Empowerment through
Food Awareness, Access,
and Education
We are a family-directed, philanthropic organization, established through the estate of Ann B. Zekauskas. We perform our mission through collaborations with and support of approved non-profit organizations within these areas of giving:
nutrition education, food access, and the advancement of culinary arts careers.
Encouraging Nutrition Education
Nutrition education empowers people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to make healthy food choices. We work with schools, community groups, and other organizations to show how nourishment leads to flourishment.
Supporting Healthy Food Access
Easy access to healthy food during difficult times is essential. We support food banks, community kitchens, and other hunger relief organizations to help provide the next healthy meal to those in need.
Advancing Culinary Arts Careers
Through direct giving to high schools, colleges, and professional education programs as well as scholarship organizations, we support the next generation of chefs, food stylists, mixologists, bakers, restaurant managers, sommeliers, pastry artists, catering entrepreneurs, and more.
“A basket of fresh fruits can be beautiful.”
— Ann B. Zekauskas, Filmmakers Newsletter, 1976
(Photo from the Zekauskas Family archive)