Restaurant Mental Health Advocacy
Serving Those Who Serve Others
Our Mission
The Restaurant Industry is in the middle of an on-going mental health crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic brought this situation to the forefront of a national conversation, but the conditions have existed for years. In light of the mental health struggles that many of our friends in the Industry have faced recently, we were inspired to do more to help. With the newly launched CWC Community Fund, we are raising money to fund mini-grants for food service workers in the Philadelphia area who are in need of mental health support. Our CWC Community Cookbook is a filming cookbook project where we fundraise for this initiative & 100% of proceeds will fund mental health focused grants with vetted nationwide partners.
Gifts That Give Back
Our Cooks Who Care Community Cookbook truly is a gift that gives back
This year, as you plan your holiday gift giving, we have the perfect gift for all the food lovers in your life. Our Community Cookbook includes 37 recipes for home entertaining – from appetizers & drinks to main courses & desserts, there’s something for everyone and for all skill levels. Each recipe is accompanied by a demo video filmed by our partners iLovett FILMS that features how-to instructions from the chef who shared that recipe. Book purchases are tax-deductible, and 100% of the proceeds are used to provide necessary mental health support for restaurant workers.
Looking for a gift for your whole team? With our restaurant gift bundle, buy 8 copies & get one free – a $40 savings! Contact CWC Founder Chef Maria Campbell to arrange a Restaurant Industry Mental Health Presentation and book signing.
Nourish yourself and others in the Cooks Who Care community. Make a positive impact on the mental health of the restaurant worker community when you buy our cookbook this holiday season! Nationwide shipping is available.
NOTE: Explore shipping options or in Philadelphia? choose to pick up your purchased book at Breezy’s Deli & Market, the newest store location of Cookbook Pastry Chef Participant Chad Durkin. Visit us at 2235 Washington Ave, Comm 1 Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA 19146.
Our Community: Creatives Who Care
We align with people across the creative spectrum and we value the strong connections between the Restaurant Industry and the Arts. When we engage with each other as people who care deeply, we find new ways to lift each other up and to create healthier communities.
Keep On Walking
“When life throws roadblocks in your path, you just have to Keep on Walking”
Introducing the new Cooks Who Care video series “Keep On Walking.” We’re collaborating with iLovett Films and Monetize Philly to share the stories of individuals who have built careers in the Restaurant Industry and kept on walking, even as they struggled with situations that compromised their mental health. It’s a series of honest and open filmed conversations, with guests sharing their experiences just to let others know they are not alone. The stories are both powerful and inspiring, showing how strong people can be on their journeys to healing and health. Find new clips on our CWC YouTube Channel and Instagram.
