Brigitte Peck is a True Believer in Giving Kitchen
I followed Ryan Hidinger’s story and the birth of Giving Kitchen from the beginning. One of the things I’ve always loved about Atlanta is its restaurant community and watching them come together to help one of their own, and then to turn it into an ongoing effort fueled by philanthropy was a story I couldn’t resist.
I’m a true believer in philanthropy’s ability to change our communities. Giving Kitchen saw an unmet need and did something about it. What a privilege to be a small part of this extraordinary organization.
My husband and I have always loved going out to eat, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve those who have served us. We have a favorite restaurant where we go to celebrate special occasions. By luck or coincidence, we almost always had the same server. Over the years, he would steer us toward special dishes, recommend the perfect wine to pair with them, and give us advice on how to cook on our Big Green Egg!
The combination of his knowledge and his desire to get to know us - really get to know us - made us feel like more than customers. And it made me realize that if he was willing to go above and beyond for us, we should be willing to go above and beyond for him. Every time I make a donation to Giving Kitchen, I think of him and all he did to make our special occasions all the more special.
Mother Teresa said, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” For me, that’s what being a GK Hero is about. I know that I am helping at least one person in my community who, at some point, probably helped me. I’m grateful to have that opportunity and to be a part of this mission that grew out of people’s desire to help one person.
“GK donors really are heroes - there when you need them and ready to save the day. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that? If I told you that you could be the difference between crisis and survival for someone, wouldn’t you jump at that chance?”