A Shared Table: ChefsGiving Opens St. Joseph Center’s 50-Year Celebration
St. Joseph Center’s annual ChefsGiving brought local chefs and community partners together in Venice to serve 150 guests and help kick off our 50th anniversary year.
St. Joseph Center’s annual ChefsGiving brought local chefs, community partners, volunteers, and guests together in Venice for an evening centered on food, connection, and community. Celebrity Chef Bradley Miller, Emporium Thai, and Levain Bakery joined the event, serving 150 guests as St. Joseph Center began its 50th anniversary year.
“ChefsGiving is about more than food,” said Dr. Ryan J. Smith, St. Joseph Center’s President and CEO. “It’s about breaking bread together, honoring community, and uplifting the next generation.”
This year’s ChefsGiving also served as a kickoff to St. Joseph Center’s 50th anniversary year. Guests, volunteers, and partners filled the courtyard with gratitude and connection, reflecting the shared belief that everyone deserves dignity, nourishment, and community.
With chef-inspired dishes, warm hospitality, and support from longtime community partners, ChefsGiving set the tone for a year of celebration, impact, and honoring five decades of service.
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