Building Futures
Through Food
One Student.
One Young Chef.
One Opportunity at a Time.
The holidays remind us of the power of food: it comforts, and it connects. At Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP), food also builds futures. Join us in empowering 25,000 students each year with training, mentorship, and opportunity.
Your donation through Jan 31 is automatically matched, doubling your impact!
Your donation today is automatically matched, helping 2x as many students gain the training, skills, mentorship, and career pathways they need to succeed in food & hospitality
$100 -> $200 providing essential tools for two students' first culinary class, including a knife kit.
$250 -> $500 funding two students' participation in a C•CAP job training program.
$500 -> $1,000 supports mentorship and career advising for two students.
$1,000 -> $2,000 sponsoring two students' college scholarship opportunity.
Your gift to C•CAP, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is fully tax-deductible. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, new tax rules will allow individuals who take the standard deduction to deduct up to $1,000 per person in charitable contributions. If this applies to you, you may wish to consider making your next gift in early 2026 — and, as always, please consult your tax professional for guidance.
Match funds are limited to $100,000 total; give early to guarantee your donation is doubled!
"C•CAP was the doorway to my dreams and the light that illuminated my culinary journey."
— Anthony Greco, C·CAP Class of '04
Regional Executive Chef, Porto’s Bakery
A Special Donor Gift
Donors who give $1,000 or more will receive a special gift: the Bake at Home Sweet Sampler brings the joy of Porto’s straight to your kitchen, so you can enjoy their beloved pastries freshly baked and ready to share.
Includes: 5 Cheese Rolls®, 5 Refugiados® (Guava & Cheese Strudels), 5 Dulce de Leche Besitos® Cookies, baking instructions, parchment paper
Porto's Executive Chef Anthony Greco is a C•CAP graduate; these signature treats are more than delicious — they represent the power of opportunity.
Available to donors who give $1,000 or more during C•CAP’s Year-End Appeal (through January 31, 2026). Shipping details: Domestic U.S. only (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) Perishable product — please ensure someone is available to receive upon delivery.
C•CAP Graduates:
Join The Mr. G. Society
A new alumni giving initiative created in honor of our founder, Richard “Mr. G” Grausman. There is no minimum gift — every contribution makes an impact.
What You Get:
• No matter your gift amount, your name will be recognized on our website.
• Give $100+ annually & receive an exclusive discount to a C•CAP benefit, closest to your region (valid for 2 tickets and 2 benefit per year)
• Give $1,000+ between now and Jan 31 receive the special year-end gift, a Sweet Sampler by Porto's.
• Any gift between now and Jan 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
How To Join:
Simply make a donation and email your donation confirmation to Angie: amarin@culinarycareers.org
“Through C•CAP, young students who would not have even looked at the culinary world as a profession can develop productive careers and better lives.”
— Chef Marcus Samuelsson, C•CAP Board Co-Chair