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Support access to joyful, hands-on learning.
When someone discovers a love of cooking, meets the farmer behind their food, shares a glass of Finger Lakes wine, or gathers around a table for a moment of connection—it happens because of supporters like you.
At New York Kitchen, people of all ages and backgrounds explore, create, and connect through food, agriculture, and craft beverage. From hands-on classes and youth initiatives to producer-to-consumer experiences and craft beverage education, these moments build community and celebrate the extraordinary people and ingredients of New York State.
Your support makes these experiences possible. Gifts of all sizes help sustain programs like our Junior Chef youth initiative, Meet Your Local Farmer opportunities, and our signature culinary and craft beverage educational experiences—ensuring that inspiration, education, and connection continue to thrive.
Whether you’ve joined us for a class, attended or sponsored an event, partnered with us, or simply believe in our mission—your generosity strengthens the future of food, beverage, agriculture education, and community connection in New York.
Whether you’re planning for today or for the future, there are flexible ways to support New York Kitchen’s mission and celebrate the flavors of New York for generations to come.
WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMMING
Online Gift: Quick and secure through our giving form
Mail a Donation: New York Kitchen, 800 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
In-Kind Support: Food/cooking supplies, volunteer talent, or auction items
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
You can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to New York Kitchen (legal name: The New York State Wine and Culinary Center, Inc. dba New York Kitchen, EIN: 20-1682175) and help us bring people together through food, craft beverage, and community.
Gifts of Stock
Donating appreciated stock to New York Kitchen is a simple, tax-smart way to support our programs while making a meaningful investment in our region’s food and beverage community—contact us for transfer details.
Bequest / Legacy Giving
Including New York Kitchen in your will or estate plans (legal name: The New York State Wine and Culinary Center, Inc. dba New York Kitchen, EIN: 20-1682175) ensures that future generations can gather, learn, and celebrate the flavors of New York for years to come.
Peer Fundraising
Celebrate a birthday, host a dinner, or rally your friends and family by creating your own fundraiser in support of New York Kitchen and the community we serve.
Questions About Giving?
Contact our Executive Director at alyssa.belasco@nykitchen.com or (585) 394-7070 for personalized support.
New York Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
$6.65 billion in direct economic activity is generated by the wine and grape industries in NYS
The annual economic impact of NYS craft beer is $5.4 billion
New York State is home to over 2,000 acres of malting barley as of 2019, an increase of 229% from 2018
The NYS distilled spirits industry supports an economic output of $4.4 billion, of which $3.2 billion impacts New York State directly
Our Partners
Become a Partner
Through partnerships with area farmers, wineries, breweries, distilleries, producers, and entrepreneurs, we offer an array of inviting experiences that proudly highlight and promote the quality, diversity, and economic impact of food and beverages that originate in New York State.
Contact us today for partnership opportunities.