Give a student a seat at the table.
There are three ways to help a young cook from Tampa Bay get to culinary school: give, volunteer, or partner with us.
Donate
Your gift pays for tuition, knife kits, uniforms and books for students starting culinary school. [%] of every dollar goes directly to students. TCLF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [confirm], so your gift is tax-deductible as the law allows (EIN [00-0000000]). Prefer to mail a check? Make it out to The Culinary Legacy Foundation and send it to [MAILING ADDRESS].
Volunteer
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Event crew
Setup, check-in and hosting at our fundraisers. One evening at a time.
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Mentor
Chefs and hospitality pros who meet with a student a few times a year.
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Competition judge
Taste and score at our student cooking competition. Once a year. Photography, design and social media help is welcome too.
Sponsor or partner
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Event sponsor
Underwrite a casino night or tasting, or donate product. Your brand on the night and in every promotion. Email [partners@tclftampa.org].
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Name a scholarship
Fund an award in your restaurant’s or family’s name, starting at [$AMOUNT].
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School partner
Culinary teachers: bring TCLF scholarships and our cooking competition to your students.
Questions
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Where does my money go?
Straight to students’ tuition, tools and books. [Link to an annual report or a short breakdown.]
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Can I give in someone’s honor?
[Yes/No, and how TCLF handles tribute gifts, e.g. a note on the donation form.]
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Does my employer match gifts?
Many do. Ask your HR team and use our EIN [00-0000000].
Scholarships and contact
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Scholarship applications open [MONTH]
For [GRADE] students at partner high schools in Tampa Bay heading into culinary or hospitality studies. Awards up to [$AMOUNT]. Deadline: [DATE].
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Contact us
[info@tclftampa.org] · [(813) 000-0000] · [Mailing address], Tampa, FL. Questions about donating, sponsoring, volunteering or scholarships? We usually reply within a few days.