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The mission of Q***r Food Foundation (QFF) is to be a resource and platform for q***r folks in F&B

03/11/2026

It’s warming up outside! Time to get out and support your local q***r brands and owners!

Join us for our March VIRTUAL Q***r All Year conversation in collaboration with the James Beard Foundation exploring what it really takes to build and scale a CPG brand.

Moderated by Sunny Levine .levine

Panelists:
Andre Springer (Shaquanda Will Feed You)

Yao Zhao (50Hertz Tingly Foods)

Tom Jackson (SuperGay Spirits)

Tuesday, March 24 2–3 PM EST

We’ll dig into access, funding, lessons learned, and the future of q***r-owned products in the marketplace.Because representation on shelves matters—and so does who owns the brands behind them!

Link in bio to sign up!

01/16/2026

Starting our 5th year into the series with the , we’re kicking it off 2026 with a bang!

We’re bringing Q***rs at the Table off the page and into conversation as a special collaboration edition of QFFs Q***r All Year!

Q***rs at the Table, a book that reclaims q***r presence across food, culture, labor, and scholarship!

Moderators are the Authors: alexketchum and

Panelists:
co.cori_rine

All amazing contributors to the book and members of QFF!  
Tuesday, February 10/ 2–3 PM EST
Come for the book. Stay for the conversation!

Link to sign up in bio!

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12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow Dec 2nd and to celebrate all of the amazing community oranizations/non profits that support our industry, we are hosting a special Q***r All Year Panel!

Q***r Food Community Organizations in collaboration with the James Beard Foundation!

WEDNESDAY, December 10th from 2–3 PM EST
Explore how q***r-led food collectives and community organizations are reshaping the culinary landscape through care, activism, and mutual aid!

Moderated by QFF Co Founder Gabrielle Lenart with panelists Susan Feniger , Liz Alpern of ***rsoupnight, and Ken Baker of

Learn more about what it takes to lead life changing inititiaves that are committed to community progress!
 Free + virtual — spread the word!
LINK IN BIO TO SIGN UP

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11/10/2025

Holiday Business Giveaway!

giveaway is supported by QFF, which is assisting with promotion and reviewing applications. We are not involved in the legal or operational transfer of the business.

Applicants must: Follow or subscribe to the Q***r Food Foundation Be prepared to source materials from NYC Have or obtain legal representation Handle their own licensing Be ready to take over by December 30, 2025 (includes $200 storage unit lease)
Preference will be given to LGBTQ+ first-time business owners. By applying, you agree to these terms and acknowledge that participation and business operations are your own responsibility in the application.

Be prepared to source materials from NYC and/or assume materials in Brooklyn storage unit.

APPLICATION IN BIO

10/31/2025

If you haven’t already started activating in your community, it’s not too late!

Support on the ground floor is a necessity that every single one of us are REQUIRED to do.

Let us know where you are finding and offering support!

10/19/2025

It’s been a while, but we’re here and ready to announce a new Q***r All Year panel in collaboration with the James Beard Foundation!

Q***r Food Leaders: TUESDAY, October 28th from 2–3 PM EST

Innovators who are redefining kitchens, challenging industry norms, and building more inclusive, equitable spaces through food.

Moderated by QFF Exec Director Vanessa Parish with panelists Kayla Stewart of , D Anderson of , and José Cepeda of

Learn from the people who uplift the community and the standards needed for our industry!
 Free + virtual — spread the word!
LINK IN BIO TO SIGN UP

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06/22/2025

Just announced! We’re thrilled to present the next Q***r All Year panel in collaboration with the James Beard Foundation — happening THIS TUESDAY, June 24th from 2–3PM EST

Q***r Vegan Chefs brings together plant-based powerhouses to explore how q***r culinary leaders are shaping sustainable food practices.

Moderated by QFF Advisory Panel member Chef Jae Camino () , with panelists: 📚 Dustin Harder ()  🧁 Meagan Benz ()
🌭 Marino Benedetto ( )

Come for the community, stay for the inspo!
 Free + virtual — spread the word and pull up!

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06/16/2025

TICKETS LIVE for the Chef Sandwich Showdown!
Presented by ***rfoodfoundation +

It’s the ultimate sandwich battle! 🔥🥪!

On June 29th, your favorite q***r food chefs will go head-to-head, slinging their boldest, most mouthwatering creations. Come taste, vote, and crown the sandwich supreme!

Your ticket includes:
✅ Sandwich samples from every chef
✅ A ballot to vote for the winner
✅ Access to Benny Boy’s amazing brews + summer vibes
✅ A delicious way to support q***r food folks 🌈

📍 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA
⏰ Sandwich showdown: 5–8PM (but come early to hang we’ll be there all day serving up your fave bites!)
🎟️ Grab yours before they sell out — link in bio!

Featured Chefs:

Charlie Ray

Sammy Schwartz

Jurni Rayne

Chloe and Eliza .studios

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06/14/2025

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

We’re teaming up with .vip to give YOU a chance to win 2 tickets + exclusive swag to NYC’s hottest, wildest food experience — Privy Privy!

The most viral food installation from Art Basel is now LIVE at 279 Broome St, NYC — running all June long!

🍦Privy Privy is a surreal, immersive tasting journey that explores indulgence, taboo, and sensory pleasure through food, art, and performance.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Tag a friend in the comments
2. Follow QFF and .vip

🎉 Winner announced soon — don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind sensory experience!

05/31/2025

Mental Health Awareness Month may be ending, but the work continues. Let’s keep supporting our friends in the food industry—check in, tip well, offer kindness, and advocate for better conditions. Their plates are full in more ways than one!

Tag your favorite mental health organizations below! Share the resources!

Thank you to for sharing valuable statistics for us to all learn from

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05/20/2025

Attention all Summer Fancy Food Show attendees!
QFF and are teaming up to host another amazing event for the conference! 🌟

Shared Space is an intimate networking event that brings together q***r-owned food businesses and allies to connect, collaborate, and inspire. It is a space to join ideas, build relationships, and foster a community that supports creativity and growth in the food world.

Meet other conference attendees to engage in a new environment—not on the showroom floor!

We will also be hosting panel featured by our Chair of the Board and CPG Brand Marketer Sunny Levine .levine, in conversation with LGBTQIA+ CPG operators!

Held at the SFA Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City
Monday, June 30th, from 5:30-7:30pm

*Must be attending the Summer Fancy Food Show; if you’re not attending YET, you should! QFF has exclusive discounts to help you access it!*

Links in bio! 📝

05/13/2025

Community is one the most important parts of building a future where safety and change can thrive.

The QFF X Q***r All Year panels tap into the strength of what we can do in our industry when working together.

Chair of the Board Sunny Levine .levine asked the question “What is something that has been special from a community experience or collaboration perspective?”

We got a great answer from Olivia and Sarah Sears from BuzzCutCo .sears during our Non Alcoholic Beverage Panel!

Check our next panel Q***r Vegan Chefs/Eateries in June! Our guest panelists and more details will be announced soon! 🥳

Watch our past panels on the QFF site and the JBF virtual library playlist!

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http://queerfoodfoundation.org/

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