About Taste of the Nation

The Nation’s Premier Culinary Benefit

Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America.

Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has brought together the most creative culinary minds across the nation. Pioneers of modern American cuisine and national celebrities including David Burke, Stephan Pyles, Bravo’s Top Chef Tom Collichio, Food Network stars Tyler Florence and Emeril Lagasse and thousands of other chefs have donated their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada with one goal in mind: to raise critical funds needed to help the more than 12 million children at risk of hunger in America. Buy your tickets now »

The success of Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation over the last 20 years is due to the thousands of dedicated volunteers in cities across the United States. These volunteers include more than 2,000 chefs, corporate sponsors, and individuals connected to our priority to make sure no kid in America grows up hungry. These volunteers, who include public relations and marketing professionals, financiers and event planners have helped raised more than $70 million for anti-hunger organizations across the country. Learn how you can share your strength »