Empowering Miami-Dade’s Children Through Culinary Skills
Our flagship initiative harnesses the power of food education to combat child food insecurity.
Our Mission
At BIG Foundation, we believe that access to nutritious food begins with knowledge. With 14% of children in Miami-Dade County facing food insecurity, our Culinary Skills Initiative is designed to empower families by teaching essential culinary skills, nurturing healthy eating habits, and building community resilience.
Our Vision
We envision a community where every child learns the art of healthy cooking, turning food into a vehicle for empowerment, education, and long-term well-being.
Our Team
Founded by Fred Bean, BIG Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives by addressing the root causes of food insecurity. Our approach goes beyond food distribution—by investing in education and skill-building, we equip children and families with the tools needed to create healthier futures.
Our Strategic Plan
Addressing Child Food Insecurity Through Culinary Empowerment
The Challenge
Food insecurity undermines children’s health, learning, and future potential. Miami-Dade County’s children deserve more than just meals—they deserve the skills to make nutritious food choices every day.
Our Flagship Initiative: Culinary Skills Initiative
- Nourish: Teach children how to prepare healthy, affordable meals that support their well-being.
- Empower: Build confidence in the kitchen with practical, real-world culinary skills that inspire self-reliance.
- Transform: Create dynamic, community-based learning environments that drive lasting change and food security.
Action Plan
- Workshops & Classes: Offer regular, hands-on cooking sessions in schools and community centers.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with local chefs, culinary schools, and food producers to deliver expert guidance.
- Community Kitchens: Establish shared spaces where children can practice and refine their skills.
- Outreach & Support: Provide take-home meals, recipe kits, and nutritional guidance to ensure sustainable impact.
- Nourish: Teach children how to prepare healthy, affordable meals that support their well-being.
- Empower: Build confidence in the kitchen with practical, real-world culinary skills that inspire self-reliance.
- Transform: Create dynamic, learning environments that drive lasting change and food security.
Looking Ahead
While the Culinary Skills Initiative is our flagship program, it sets the stage for future BIG-branded efforts—whether it’s addressing transportation barriers, expanding meal programs, or advocating for policy change. Every initiative will build on the foundation of empowered, knowledgeable communities.
Get Involved
Your support helps us turn our vision into reality. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word, you’re investing in a healthier future for Miami-Dade’s children.
Ways to Contribute:
• Donate: Every contribution fuels hands-on culinary education.
• Volunteer: Share your skills or time at our workshops and community kitchens.
• Advocate: Help raise awareness and champion policies that support food security.