Feed the Soul Foundation Raises Over $100,000 for HBCU and Hispanic-Serving Institution Students

(WIB) – The Feed the Soul Foundation raised more than $100,000 in scholarships for underrepresented culinary and hospitality students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).The nonprofit supports marginalized culinary businesses and students through grants and scholarships. It raised these funds at the& Global Culinary Conference, during which renowned chefs curated a five-course dinner, assisted by aspiring culinary students at the Houston Community College.If you like this article, please consider donating to support the Defender.“We could not be more thrilled about the turnout of our Inaugural Heart & Soul Culinary Scholarship Dinner,” said Executive Director of Feed the Soul Foundation Juana Collins. “The food and ambiance were spectacular, and we hit our fundraising goal! Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, and chefs who helped make the event such a success.” Guests relished hors d’oeuvres of deviled eggs and chicken and waffle bites prepared by chef Chris Williams, a James Beard Award Finalist and founder of Lucille’s Hospitality Group, which comprises Michelin-recommended Late August, Lucille’s, and Rado Market. This was followed by a lavish dinner featuring a salad, soup, entrees and dessert prepared by popular chefs like Patricia Delgado, Dayanny De La Cruz, Mark Holley,...