Team Hidi 2024 Was a Home Run

Thank you to the 1,370 guests, 213 volunteers, and 98 food & beverage partners who made Team Hidi 2024 the biggest fundraiser in the history of Giving Kitchen.

We are excited to share that your contributions brought us to over $1,250,550 raised for food service workers in crisis!

On top of that incredible amount, we threw our biggest party ever at Truist Park — Home of the World Champion Atlanta Braves. Guests enjoyed 46,800 bites, 8,800 cocktails, and 2,016 beers from some of the best restaurants, bars and food service partners in Georgia.

It's not too late to make a donation to continue our work and make a lasting impact on the food service community! Thank you for being on Team Hidi!

 

THE FIGHT FOR ONE HAS BECOME THE FIGHT FOR THOUSANDS NATIONWIDE

Team Hidi is JOY! At least that’s what I felt. That tidal wave of love felt 12 Team Hidi’s ago has never left. In fact, it keeps getting stronger.
— Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, Founder

Team Hidi began as the fight for one life and is now a support system for thousands more. Wherever Giving Kitchen grows and goes, we're all still on Team Hidi.

Because of your support at events like Team Hidi, Giving Kitchen has helped more than 18,000 food service workers and awarded more than $11.9 million in financial assistance to help keep the lights on, the water running, and a roof overhead for food service workers in crisis.

We're so grateful to have you as part of our community; each of you makes this event truly special.

 

Don’t Forget to Review Dishes on the Interactive Map

PopMenu will donate $1* to Giving Kitchen for every like, review, share or bookmark of a dish on the interactive Team Hidi map from now until Friday, March 22, 2024. So be sure to log on and let the chefs know which dishes were your favorite.

*Total donation up to $2,500

 

Get Your Pictures from the Photo Booth

Did you strike a pose at one of our interactive photo booths at Team Hidi? We’ve got your photos ready to download and share no social media. Just make sure you tag us: @givingkitchen.

GK Founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick with board members Andrew Zimmern, Jamie Hyder, and Michael Trotter

GK Founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick with board members Andrew Zimmern, Jamie Hyder, and Michael Trotter

 

Thank You to Everyone Who Made Team Hidi Possible

Special Thanks To

  • Truist Park

  • Delaware North

  • The Atlanta Braves Foundation

  • Omni Hotel at The Battery

  • VividInk

  • Greg Harding Films

  • 4Wall Production

  • Classic Tents and Events

  • Southern Culinary and Creative

Musical Guests

One-Man Band Rich Gunderlock with Braves alumni Peter Moylan and Kris Medlen

 

Food & Beverage Partners

 
 

Team Hidi Host Committee

  • Katie Bishop

  • Brian & Melissa Bollins

  • Jennifer & Brian Boutté

  • Geoff Bulpitt

  • Tony Conway

  • Shannon & Tyler Courtney

  • Iris & Bruce Feinberg

  • Steve & Tiffany Gibson

  • Gina & Jason Szczech

  • David Hauenstein

  • Wendy & Adam Herndon

  • Jo Ann & Mark Herold

  • John C. Keller

  • Chris & Joy Lybeer

  • Shari & Tony Martin

  • Galen Oelkers

  • Katie & Wilson Oswald

  • Jay Park

  • Isabel & Gene Rice

  • Kerry & Michele Stumpe

  • Maya & Michael Sunshine

  • Dawn & Eric Tresh

  • Will & Denise Wingate

  • Andrew Zimmern

Team Hidi Planning Committee

  • Ryan Bee

  • Kelly Campbell

  • Grier Donald

  • Elizabeth Feichter

  • Carlen Funk

  • Michael Gallagher

  • Karin Gardner

  • T.J. Harley

  • Sam Herndon

  • Melissa Kennedy

  • Ashley Ledford

  • Chelsea MacDonald

  • Miles Macquarrie

  • Rob McDonald

  • Wilson Oswald

  • Maria Perez

 

Thank You To Our Team Hidi Sponsors