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2023

Guest Chef Night with Mason Hereford in Where Y’at
Chef Mason Hereford teams up with Liberty’s Kitchen for a Memorable Evening of Food, Community, and Impact
Guest Chef Night with Mason Hereford in River Beats
Liberty’s Kitchen awarded W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
Check out Liberty’s Kitchen’s featured segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show here.
Liberty’s Kitchen to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Bernadette Lucas named Executive Director of Liberty’s Kitchen
End of Year Message from Chef Amy Mehrtens, Copper Vine
WGNO: This New Orleans Kitchen serves “deep dish liberty”

2020

4WWL Great Day Louisiana Help support Liberty’s Kitchen Guest Chef Night series. Liberty’s Kitchen and Marjie’s Grill stopped by to discuss the upcoming Guest Chef Night series that will help local young people find pathways to success. January 13, 2020
CNN, HLN + TUMS Learn, Grow, Lead at Liberty’s Kitchen Video featuring of our Broad Street Cafe “Serving up more than food in New Orleans” January 20, 2020
The NOLADrinks Show Turning Tables This excellent program seeks to train underserved youth, with an emphasis on people of color, on getting into the bartending profession. January 21, 2020
Eater.com New training program aims to diversify New Orleans’s bar community Liberty’s Kitchen has teamed up with Toure Folkes to create Turning Tables, a 12-week bar and training program January 22, 2020
nola.com Gambit’s 2020 winter restaurant guide: Cafe menus offer a wide range of dishes and relaxed dining January 27, 2020
yahoo!finance Humana Foundation investing $7.6 millin in eight communities to address social determinants of health Partners in this initiative include, Liberty’s Kitchen, New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Committee, Recirculating Farms Coalition, SPROUT NOLA, Top Box Foods Louisiana, and joined by Second Harvest Food Bank for special projects. January 27, 2020
4WWL ‘Guest Chef Night’ Dinner Series Liberty’s Kitchen COO Tasheena Butler and alum Shawn White ahead of the “Guest Chef Night” a night benefiting up and coming chefs. February 10, 2020
yahoo!finance National Restaurant Association Education Foundation Awarded $600,000 Grant for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation February 20, 2020
FOX8 Liberty’s Kitchen Catering Cooking Segment February 27, 2020
nola.com Culture Aid Nola will begin providing hundreds of meals for culture and hospitality workers. Other restaurants and businesses that have agreed to donate food and/or kitchen space for the effort include WhistlePig, Liberty’s Kitchen, Nole, HI New Orleans Hotel, Hyatt Regency, and the Peacock Room. March 23, 2020
Catalystkitchens.org A New Initiative for Youth Apprenticeship Models with Jobs for the Future May 4, 2020
Very Local New Orleans What’s Happening (virtually) This Week May 18- May 22 Promotion for our first virtual Guest Chef Night dinner, including link to purchase tickets. May 18, 2020
Eater NOLA Crescent City Farmers Market Weekly Drive-Thru Bucktown Harbor Crescent City Farmers Market is partnering with Top Box Foods Nola for a weekly produce box, with both pickup and home delivery options. Boxes go on sale on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. through Fridays at 5 p.m., delivered on the following Tuesday/Wednesday or pickup up on Tuesday from Liberty’s Kitchen. May 26, 2020
myneworleans.com Emeril Lagasse Foundation Commits $500,000 to Non-Profits to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts These organizations include: Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, Covenant House, Café Reconcile, Café Hope, Liberty’s Kitchen, Youth Empowerment Project, and Three Square Food Bank of Las Vegas. May 27, 2020
The Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Dennis Bagneris Giving People The Space To Grow July 12, 2020
Food Tank Interview with Dennis Bagneris is the CEO of Libertys Kitchen Providing a path to self-sufficiency through employability and life skills training in a culinary setting. July 15, 2020
Where Y’at Magazine Liberty’s Kitchen provides 10,000 meal to New Orleanians July 24, 2020
The Advocate New Orleans Meal Assistance Photo100 Liberty’s Kitchen staff members Tasheena Butler, the Chief Operating Office and Chef Lee Andrews, deliver hot meals to the Covenant House in New Orleans. July 25, 2020
The Advocate New Orleans Meal Assistance Photo101 Liberty’s Kitchen staff members Tasheena Butler, the Chief Operating Office and Chef Lee Andrews, deliver hot meals to the Covenant House in New Orleans. July 25, 2020
The Advocate New Orleans Meal Assistance Photo102 Executive director for the Covenant House, Jim R. Kelly, welcomes Liberty’s Kitchen staff members Tasheena Butler, the Chief Operating Officer, and Chef Lee Andrews as they deliver hot meals to the Covenant House in New Orleans. July 25, 2020
Nola.com Metro-area community news. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded a grant to Liberty’s Kitchen that will allow it to provide 10,000 meals for New Orleans residents affected by COVID- 19. July 29, 2020
WGNO Liberty’s Kitchen feeding city’s most vulnerable for ten weeks. July 29, 2020
nola.com Metro News: DISASTER RESPONSE: Liberty’s Kitchen to Provide 10,000 Meals for the New Orleans Community with Support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. August 4, 2020
Starbucks Stories & News Food banks, Starbucks rethink solutions to address root causes of hunger. Liberty’s Kitchen bought the school supplies with a $7,500 Target community grant. August 6, 2020
recirculatingfarms.org NOLA and Proud: Liberty’s Kitchen! Liberty’s Kitchen is a New Orleans nonprofit organization, founded in 2008. Their visionary work focuses on youth development, youth leadership, and food security in under-resourced areas. August 11, 2020
Brit+Co Illustrator + Activist Grace Owen on Using Art to Drive Social Change. Proceeds are donated to George Floyd Memorial Fund, NAACP, The Loveland Foundation, The Bail Project, Sister Hearts Re-Entry Program, and Liberty’s Kitchen. August 29, 2020
www.restaurantworkerscf.org As Federal Government Ignores Restaurant Workers in Crisis, RWCF Announces Additional $405K in Grants to 15 Organizations Providing Aid September 8, 2020
nola.com Chef Tasheena Butler, of Liberty’s Kitchen, will teach participants how to make Creole mustard and herb-crusted pork chops with roasted potatoes. Cook Dat videos will be posted at adults.nolalibrary.org. October 16, 2020
nola.com New Orleans’ homeless numbers will rise, advocates warn; public schools plea for funding to help Executive director for the Covenant se welcomes Liberty’s Kitchen staff members as they deliver hot meals to the Covenant House. October 17, 2020
myneworleans.com Emeril Lagasse Foundation Hosts Carnivale du Vin Reimagined. Edible treats included “Everything but the Cheese” accoutrements from Meril Restaurant, a brownie bark handmade by students at NOCCA and a blackening spice from Liberty’s Kitchen. October 21, 2020
Very Local New Orleans Virtual How Do you Cook DAT? In this virtual cooking demonstration, Chef Tasheena Butler of Liberty’s Kitchen teaches participants how to cook a delicious, nutritious meal with products offered at the Broadmoor Food Pantry. October 29, 2020
Eater New Orleans Nourishing Bodies and Minds at Liberty’s Kitchen During the Pandemic and Beyond. Chef Lee Andrews teaches knife and life skills to young students while feeding those in need throughout the pandemic November 16, 2020
News Break Nourishing Bodies and Minds at Liberty’s Kitchen During the Pandemic and Beyond. November 16, 2020
Flipboard Nourishing Bodies and Minds at Liberty’s Kitchen During the Pandemic and Beyond. November 16, 2020
nola.com A holiday light show celebrates the Lafitte Greenway’s new plaza and its 5-year anniversary December 11, 2020

2019

The Times-Picayune. Making bacon, Oyster Jam: Food events through Jan. 22. Liberty’s Kitchen’s January Guest Chef Night is highlighted as a food event. January 16, 2019
The Times-Picayune. Liberty’s Kitchen partners with Delgado to offer free college readiness class. Liberty’s Kitchen participants and alumni will be able to take a free college and career readiness class starting this spring thanks to a partnership with Delgado Community College. March 15, 2019
Biz New Orleans. Local Nonprofit Liberty’s Kitchen Appoints New Board Chair April 17, 2019
The Times-Picayune. Dine out, do good at 3 nonprofit restaurants on GiveNOLA Day. Liberty’s Kitchen is highlighted as an organization to dine and donate to on GiveNOLA Day 2019. May 1, 2019
The Times-Picayune. N.O. chef Michael Gulotta dishes cooking advice delicious food at Ann Maloney Cooking Club. Liberty’s Kitchen receives a portion of the proceeds from Ann Maloney’s Cooking Club. May 15, 2019
Policygenius. From the garden to the grill: This is the best veggie burger in each state. Liberty’s Kitchen’s black bean burger is voted the best veggie burger in Louisiana May 15, 2019
Very Local New Orleans. Healthy options at a corner store? One local program makes it possible. Liberty’s Kitchen is highlighted as one of the partners that helps corner store business owners sell healthy good in a profitable way. May 17, 2019
Eater New Orleans. The Best Special Dinners and Food Events in New Orleans, May 2019. Liberty’s Kitchen is one of the hottest special dinners and food events this month May 21, 2019
Eater New Orleans. The Best Special Dinners and Food Events in New Orleans, June 2019. Liberty’s Kitchen is one of the hottest special dinners and food events this month May 29, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Louisiana Tour Highlights Making a Difference One Meal and One Life at a Time. June 10, 2019
Foodtank.com 23 Restaurants giving at-risk youth an opportunity to succeed. June 13, 2019 Located three miles from Café Reconcile in New Orleans, the three-month development program at Liberty’s Kitchen aims to train at-risk young adults.
Big Easy Magazine. Big Freedia and Ben & Jerry’s Present: A Sweet NOLA Partnership. July 1, 2019
San Antonio Current. Eat away your post-pride depression with Big Freedia’s new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream collab. July 1, 2019 The “Queen Diva” herself will be there, speaking to the crowd and telling her story about life in New Orleans. All ticket proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry LA, Liberty’s Kitchen and Upturn Arts.
The Advocate.Big Freedia ice cream? New Orleans’ Queen Dive teams up with Ben & Jerry’s. July 1, 2019 Ben & Jerry’s is teaming up with the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia for a day of music, food, and of course FREE ice cream, at Republic NOLA. 100% of the proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry LA, Liberty’s Kitchen, and Upturn Arts.
The Grio. Big Freedia teams up with Ben & Jerry’s for “Booty Bouncing Beignets” ice cream collab July 2, 2019
WDSU 6. Big Freedia teams up with Ben & Jerry’s for ice cream flavor. July 3, 2019
Very Local New Orleans. Free Tonight? In the USA, Every Night. July 5, 2019 The Booty Bouncing Beignets flavor of Ben & Jerry’s is dropping Saturday and you can be one of the first to experience the wiggle! The proceeds are going to benefit No Kid Hungry LA, Liberty’s Kitchen, and Upturn Arts.
WBRZ. ‘Booty’ flavored ice cream by Big Freedia. July 6, 2019 Big Freedia is performing during the Essence Festival weekend…Admission is $5 and all proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry LA, Liberty’s Kitchen and Upturn Arts.
Essence. Big Freedia whips up her famous ‘Booty Popping Potatoes’ that have flavor and bounce by the ounce. July 6, 2019 Proceeds from her limited edition flavor, Big Booty Beignets, which is a chocolate ice cream with a bourbon caramel swirl and beignet bites, will help children in the arts and benefit No Kid Hungry LA, Liberty’s Kitchen and Upturn Arts
Yahoo! Finance. Event and Exclusive Flavor to “Bounce Up” New Orleans. July 7, 2019 Ben & Jerry’s has created a limited run of Big Freedia’s Bouncing Beignets to honor the Queen of Bounce and her on-going support of local New Orleans non-profits; No Kid Hungry, Upturn Arts and Liberty’s Kitchen.
Very Local New Orleans. Gallery: Big Freedia gets bouncing with Ben & Jerry’s. July 8, 2019 Ben and Jerry’s announced a new partnership with Freedia with the promotional flavor “Big Freedia’s Bouncing Beignets Ice Cream” during a benefit for local non-profits including No Kid Hungry LA, Liberty’s Kitchen, and Upturn Arts.
The Spirit Business. TOTC announces 2019 grant winners. July 17, 2019 The Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) Foundation has named the recipients of its 2019 grants programme, which supports organizations that educate and advance the spirits industry.
Biz New Orleans. New Orleans & Company hosts hospitality and tourism industry job fest. Tomorrow, July 24, New Orleans & Company will host its monthly Job Fest at Little Zion Baptist Church (4821 Earhart Boulevard).
NOLA.COM. Nell Nolan: Innocence Project, Lantern Light, Boys Town
Neat Pour. Takeaways from Tales 2019. In 2019, the Foundation awarded only four grants, all to established non-profit organizations boasting extensive experienced infrastructure. The Benevolent, Children of Restaurant Employees, Liberty’s Kitchen, and The Benevolent were this year’s winners.
The Advocate. Dennis Bagneris and Toure Folkes on new bar and spirits training program at Liberty’s Kitchen. Liberty’s Kitchen provides restaurant and hospitality training to New Orleanians ages 16 to 24, who gain skills and experience at its cafe at the ReFresh Project in Mid-City and its cafeteria in the CBD.
Hoodline. Check out the 5 top spots in New Orleans’ Tulane-Gravier neighborhood. Check out Liberty’s Kitchen, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp. You can find the casual restaurant, which doubles as a training facility, open every weekday at 300 N. Broad St.
JacksonFree Press Refill Cafe Opening, Innovate New Venture Challenge and Newk’s cares Events. August 20, 2019 The Refill set up a new business in the space after Koinonia’s closure, based on models already in place in businesses such as Cafe Reconcile and Liberty’s Kitchen in New Orleans.
Inthenola.com Come Grow With Us: Liberty’s Kitchen Annual Gala Celebrate Their Youth. September 12, 2019
Fox8 Come Grow With Us. September 16, 2019 Cooking segment with Liberty’s Kitchen CEO, Dennis Bagneris and graduate, Nesha to promote upcoming gala.
WGNO Learning what it takes to be a culinary whiz at Liberty’s Kitchen. September 18, 2019 Liberty’s Kitchen trains young people in our community about what it takes to be part of a business. They are currently in their 10th year, and they are throwing a gala on Friday night called, “Come Grow With Us.” At this gala you’ll be able to try food from renowned chefs and Liberty’s Kitchen trainees. News with a Twist Reporter Kenny Lopez became a chef-in-training for the day.
uptownmessenger.com Top chefs will compete at Liberty’s Kitchen fundraiser. September 19, 2019
4WWL Come Grow With Us Foundation. September 19, 2019 CEO of Liberty’s Kitchen Dennis Bagneris and talented student Destiny Perrier are in the kitchen giving us the details on the upcoming event celebrating the program.
Where Y’at Magazine September 20th Pick Of The Day. September 19, 2019
nola.com Nell Nolan: Pro Bono Ball, VCPORA, Liberty’s Kitchen. Such was the beckoning of Liberty’s Kitchen, which held a fab fundraiser at the Ace Hotel chaired by chef Susan Spicer and Patrick Young.
gettingsmart.com 8 Organizations Powering Positive Change in New Orleans October 14, 2019 You also won’t want to miss having a meal at Liberty’s Kitchen, a place where “a place where young adults who had been neglected or criminalized could come for a hot meal, a job opportunity, and a support system.”
Mid-City Messenger How Broad Street in Mid-City turned into a mecca for vegans November 14, 2019
myneworleans.com Galatoire Foundation Announces Expansion of Beneficiaries for Annual Christmas and Mardi Gras Auctions to Include Seven Nonprofits November 18, 2019
Whereyat.com Guest Chef Night featuring Chef Jana Billiot of Restaurant R’evolution. November 21, 2019
Hoodline.com New Orleans’ 6 favorite spots to score burgers on a budget. December 13, 2019
Gambit Thirteenth Night king cake party at Molly’s Rise and Shine to support immigrants and asylum seekers. Event participants also include students from Turning Tables, the bar and spirits training program offered by Liberty’s Kitchen, and DJ Ann Glaviano, founder of the Heatwave! dance party, who will provide the soundtrack for musical chairs.

2018

The Times-Picayune. Together we can make New Orleans a better place. Liberty’s Kitchen is highlighted as an organization improving the New Orleans community. January 1, 2018.
WGNO. Need to spruce up your place? Head to the New Orleans Home & Garden Show. Chef Tasheena Butler of Liberty’s Kitchen is featured as part of a Chef Demonstration. March 9, 2018
Mid-City Messenger. ‘We don’t want them to just get jobs:’ Liberty’s Kitchen provides more than just culinary training. Liberty’s Kitchen’s Guest Chef Nights allow students to learn from experienced culinary artists around New Orleans. July 10, 2018
Mid-City Messenger. Liberty’s Kitchen fundraiser pits local chefs in a battle of signature dishes Liberty’s Kitchen will host Come Grow With Us, it’s biggest yearly fundraiser, on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Ace Hotel. September 17, 2018

2017

The Advocate. Crescent City Around the Neighborhoods for December 27, 2017. Liberty’s Kitchen receives a grant award from undergraduate students at Tulane University. December 27, 2017.
WGNO. Kenny’s 12 Days of Giving Day One: Slap Ya Mama spices up the holidays at Liberty’s Kitchen. Kenny Lopez of WGNO teams up with Jack Walker from Slap Ya Mama to surprise Liberty’s Kitchen with seasonings and a $500 check. December 7, 2017.
Mid-City Messenger. Liberty’s Kitchen expansion offers classroom space for young leaders. The grand opening of Liberty Kitchen’s Taylor Center for Young Leadership is highlighted. November 16, 2017.
Mid-City Messenger. Liberty’s Kitchen launches first school garden allowing school to source its own citrus. Liberty’s Kitchen has launched a program giving students access to fresh fruits and veggies while educating the community about healthy choices, nutrition and farming. November 7, 2017.
St. Charles Avenue Magazine. David Emond. Executive Director Dave Emond is highlighted in the Youngbloods column, which spotlights New Orleanians who utilize their time and talent to better the city. November 2017.
Forbes. How One Firm’s Approach is Energizing Community-Driven Development in New Orleans. Liberty’s Kitchen is highlighted as a MyCommunity Partner with The Domain Company. November 2, 2017.
Fuse TV. Watch Big Freedia Make an ‘Explosive’ Strawberry Shortcake with Chef Tasheena. Watch Big Freedia and Chef Tasheena team up at Liberty’s Kitchen to make a strawberry shortcake recipe for Freedia’s cookbook. September 26, 2017.
The Hilton Foundation. A Mutually Beneficial Partnership: Opportunity Youth in the Hospitality Sector in New Orleans. Liberty’s Kitchen is cited as one of the youth development providers that supports opportunity youth on the path to sustainable employment opportunities and career development. September 26, 2017.
WDSU6 News. Second Annual Fried Chicken Fest. Liberty’s Kitchen trainees are featured in this video about Fried Chicken Fest 2017. September 23, 2017.
The Advocate. Liberty’s Kitchen. The Advocate recaps Liberty’s Kitchen’s annual gala at the Ace Hotel. September 24, 2017.
Eater New Orleans. Big Freedia Explains Booty Poppin’ Potatoes at Liberty’s Kitchen. Big Freedia breaks it down at Liberty’s Kitchen during an episode of her hit TV show. September 19, 2017.
Beverly Wicked Local. Root Accepting Applications for Training Program. Root opens a social enterprise culinary training model in Michigan based on Liberty’s Kitchen. September 18, 2017.
The Times-Picayune. Learn How To Make Big Freedia’s ‘Booty poppin potatoes.’ Big Freedia makes lasagna alongside Liberty’s Kitchen trainees for an episode of hit show Big Freedia Bounces Back. September 14, 2017.
WBOK. Director of Youth Success Dennis Bagneris and LK graduate Andryan discuss Liberty’s Kitchen and Come Grow With Us. September 14, 2017.
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IntheNOLA.com. Liberty’s Kitchen On the Road to Providing New Orleans Youth with Skills to Build Successful Futures. IntheNOLA.com highlights Liberty’s Kitchen fundraiser Come Grow With Us and 2017 award recipients. September 12, 2017.
The Aspen Institute. First Round of Pathways to Careers Fund Projects Announced. Liberty’s Kitchen will partner with the Aspen Institute to pilot a new Career Track program focused on career advancement for youth. September 5, 2017.
The Gambit. 3-Course Interview: David Emond with Liberty’s Kitchen on School Nutrition. Executive Director David Emond discusses the nonprofit’s School Nutrition Program that prepares 3,500 meals a day for low-income children in New Orleans Public Schools. September 6, 2017.
Eater New Orleans. What to Eat at Liberty’s Kitchen’s Gala at the Ace Hotel. August 30, 2017.
The Times Picayune. 9th Ward Health Fair Draws Community into World of Wellness. The event, which drew about 200 people, is just a part of the PRC’s five-year Movin’ for LIFE program, which serves the Upper and Lower 9th Ward. August 24, 2017.
Starbucks. Starbucks Foundation Opportunity for All Grant Recipient Develops Youth into Culinary Experts. The Starbucks Foundation showed its continuous support of Liberty’s Kitchen by announcing it as one of 41 nonprofits to receive the 2017 Opportunity for All grant. August 16, 2017.
Eater New Orleans. Lahpet Burmese Pop-up Takes Up Residence at Hollygrove. Liberty’s Kitchen is awarded one of the Starbucks Foundation’s 2017 Opportunity for All grants. August 16, 2017.
Mid City Messenger. Guest Chef Night at Liberty’s Kitchen to Feature Chef Ysaac Ramirez. Liberty’s Kitchen hosts its August Guest Chef Night on August 17th with Chef Ysaac Ramirez of Josephine Estelle. August 15, 2017.
The Times-Picayune. Starbucks Gives $50,000 to Liberty’s Kitchen. The Starbucks Foundation has supported Liberty’s Kitchen in many ways since it opened in 2009. Recently, it awarded the nonprofit with one of its 2017 Opportunity for All grants. August 15, 2017.
INTA Bulletin. David Emond, Liberty’s Kitchen: Empowering New Orleans Youth. Our Executive Director, Dave Emond, will deliver the keynote address at the International Trademark Association’s annual conference at the Sheraton Hotel on Monday, September 18. August 1, 2017.
New Orleans Public Radio. Where Y’Eat: Rub Your Belly, Pat Your Back at These Nonprofit Cafes. New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on a growing circuit of nonprofit cafes in New Orleans that serve good food and a higher purpose for local youth. June 29, 2017.
The Times-Picayune. Liberty’s Kitchen’s new CBD cafe dishes out hot lunch deals. June 19, 2017.
The Gambit. Liberty’s Kitchen celebrates second location. Liberty’s Kitchen hosted a successful Grand Opening for their Poydras location. June 12, 2017.
Mid City Messenger. Liberty’s Kitchen adds more opportunity with downtown location. The Liberty’s Kitchen Grand Opening featured youth voices and culinary contributions from Chefs Susan Spicer and Alon Shaya. June 5, 2017.
The Advocate. Liberty’s Kitchen opens a CBD cafeteria, and youth development is the main course. Ian McNulty takes a first look at Liberty’s Kitchen Poydras. May 8, 2017.
Mid City Messenger. Liberty’s Kitchen Expanding to Freeport-McMoRan Building in the CBD. Liberty’s Kitchen is opening a new cafe location and youth training facility in the CBD this spring. March 28, 2017.
Biz New Orleans. Mayor Landrieu Announces Fresh Food Retailer Initiative’s Healthy Corner Store Collaborative. Liberty’s Kitchen is featured as a partner in the announcement of an innovative program that will make fresh, healthy food more accessible to families in food deserts and support store owners. March 14, 2017.
Mid City Messenger. Liberty’s Kitchen Celebrates Program Graduates with Guest Chef Night. Liberty’s Kitchen hosted their first Guest Chef Night to celebrate their program graduates and enjoy some amazing food cooked by guest chefs Susan Spicer of Bayona and Candis Koerner of Mondo. February 13, 2017.

2016

USDA. Liberty’s Kitchen Helps Participants Gain Job Skills. Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Administrator Audrey Rowe visited Liberty’s Kitchen on September 20 to learn about how they have partnered with the SNAP E&T program to help promote job skills training. November 29, 2016.
New Orleans Advocate. Behind the scenes at this weekend’s Emeril Lagasse events, local youth get high-profile experience The New Orleans Advocate recaps Liberty’s Kitchen youth working behind-the-scenes alongside star chefs during Boudin, Bourbon, & Beer organized by the Emeril Legasse Foundation. November 1, 2016.
InTheNOLA.com. Liberty’s Kitchen presents “Come Grow With Us” featuring a Chef Showdown to benefit Youth Development Program. Executive Director Dave Emond along with 2016 Youth Achievement Award Recipients Kiall and Andryan discuss the program and annual fundraiser Come Grow With Us. September 16, 2016.
Food Tank. 20 Training Kitchens Cultivating Skills Around the World. From Cape Town to Palestine to New Orleans, Food Tank recognizes training kitchens across the globe. July 13, 2016.
New Orleans Advocate. Country’s hurting’:Mayor Mitch Landrieu presses for unity amidst string of rallies in New Orleans. The Advocate recaps protests and events related to the murder of Alton Sterling including A Remembrance and Call to Liberty hosted at Liberty’s Kitchen. July 9, 2016.
WGSO. Cuisine Report on WGSO. Executive Director Dave Emond along with students Maya and Bree discuss the program. June 14, 2016.
Hechinger Report. How one young woman got her education back on track in an unusual NOLA kitchen. Andre Perry talks to Nadja Sampson about how Liberty’s Kitchen can provide a fresh start. January 26, 2016.

2015

NOLA.com/Times Picayune. Trombone Shorty Christmas toy giveaway at Whole Foods. Liberty’s Kitchen supplies hot chocolate to young children receiving holiday gifts from Trombone Shorty. December 21, 2015.
The New Orleans Advocate. Kitchen Camaraderie. The New Orleans Advocate recaps the success of Liberty’s Kitchen’s 2015 annual fundraiser, Come Grow With Us. November 24, 2015.
WGNO. Liberty’s Kitchen graduate Tevin Clark is making up a batch of healthy pumpkin treats. Tevin Clark shows how to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. October 23, 2015.
WWNO. Liberty’s Kitchen Supports Young People on a Path to Employment. Chef Tasheena, Chondra Allen, and Jason Johnson talk about their experiences with Liberty’s Kitchen. October 6, 2015.
NOLA.com/Times Picayune. After Katrina, New Orleans is a leader in recovery strategies: Zack Rosenburg and Liz McCartney. Liberty’s Kitchen is cited as one of the innovative organizations in New Orleans creating a real path to sustainable employement for opportunity youth in New Orleans. August 27, 2015.
VICE. How New Orleans’ Restaurant Industry Helped Revive the City after Katrina. John Besh cites Liberty’s Kitchen as a key organization in creating opportunities for vulnerable youth in New Orleans. August 27, 2015.
ABC News. Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Shares Her Story. Syrena discusses her Katrina story and how Liberty’s Kitchen offered her a life-changing opportunity. August 24, 2015.
ABC News. How Cooking Helped Change the Life of a New Orleans Katrina Survivor. Syrena and John Besh tell their Katrina stories and discuss how Liberty’s Kitchen is offering unique opportunities to New Orleans youth. August 21, 2015.
Rolling Stone. The Lasting Effects of Hurricane Katrina.Young people of New Orleans discuss their hardships after Hurricane Katrina over lunch at Liberty’s Kitchen. August 24, 2015.
NPR. New Orleans Neighborhoods Scrabble for Hope in Abandoned Ruins.Liberty’s Kitchen graduate Marlon Schaffer explains how Liberty’s Kitchen was a major part of his post-Katrina story. August 22, 2015.
New Orleans Will. New Initiatives at Liberty’s Kitchen. New Orleans Will details Liberty’s Kitchen’s expansion into the ReFresh Project and how it has helped young people gain a foothold in the service industry. August 20, 2015.
NPR. In Measuring Post-Katrina Recovery, A Racial Gap Emerges. NPR looks at the racial gap in New Orleans and how Liberty’s Kitchen offers sustainable community development. August 15, 2015.
WK Kellogg Foundation. The ‘Lost’ Girl Who Found Herself in New Orleans. Bryaniesha opens up about how LK staff has helped her grow and her plans for the future. August 11, 2015.
NOLA.com/Times Picayune. Millennial Awards shine spotlight on New Orleans’ young achievers. Liberty’s Kitchen participates in The Millennials: A Salute to Service awards ceremony. July 26, 2015.
New Orleans Advocate. Chefs from the U.S.S. Wasp and Cafe Hope Win the Seafood Battle of New Orleans. Jerome James takes second place in the Seafood Battle of New Orleans. July 5, 2015.
Emeril.org. Beneficiary Spotlight: Liberty’s Kitchen. May 27, 2015.
Yahoo! Finance. Today is Now “National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day. Liberty’s Kitchen and Dole are co-hosting the first ever National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day. May 21, 2015.
The Packer. Produce poised for holiday–but not the one you’re thinking about. Dole and Liberty’s Kitchen team up to create the first National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day. May 20, 2015.
Food & Wine. Top New Orleans Pastry Chefs Name Their Favorite Local Food Innovators. Food & Wine details Chef Syrena’s rising career and amazing story. May 15, 2015.
New Orleans Weddings Magazine. Liberty’s Kitchen–Catering To The Needs Of Our Community. New Orleans Weddings Magazine endorses Liberty’s Kitchen as a catering option that both tastes good and does good. May 15, 2015.
New Orleans Advocate. Galatoire Foundation Benefits Nonprofits. The Galatoire Foundation presented donations to Liberty’s Kitchen from their Christmas and Mardi Gras table auctions. May 5, 2015.
New Orleans Advocate. Liberty’s Kitchen ambitions growing along with its facilities. David Emond discusses Liberty’s Kitchen new space and expansion plans with the New Orleans Advocate. April 26, 2015.
NOLA Vie. Liberty’s Kitchen Expands Offerings for At-Risk Youth. NOLA Vie discusses Liberty’s Kitchen’s move to its new space in the ReFresh Project and the program’s future with David Emond. April 20, 2015.
Hechinger Report. The lost children of Katrina. The Hechinger Report details how nonprofits of New Orleans, including Liberty’s Kitchen, are helping to address long-term social issues caused by Hurricane Katrina. April 2, 2015.
Gambit. Meet seven New Orleans style makers putting the city on the map. Gambit speaks to a couple of stylistic thought leaders in New Orleans who highlight Liberty’s Kitchen as a favorite place to hang out. March 17, 2015.
WGNO. Get the Skinny in the Kitchen: Cowboy Caviar by Chef Tasheena Butler of Liberty’s Kitchen. Chef Tasheena makes Liberty’s Kitchen’s Cowboy Caviar with WGNO. March 11, 2015.
Jackson Free Press. Liberty’s Kitchen: Jackson Bound? Jackson Free Press speaks with Liberty’s Kitchen graduate, Syrena Johnson, about winning the Chefs Move! Culinary Scholarship. March 6, 2015.
Reuters. In New Orleans, training a lost generation while feeding the next. Reuters profiles Liberty’s Kitchen and speaks to students about how the program has improved their lives. March 4, 2015.
NOLA Defender. Whole Foods Broad Turns One. Liberty’s Kitchen helps celebrate the one year anniversary of the opening of Whole Foods on Broad. February 3, 2015.
NOLA Vie. Mardi Gras Memories Guaranteed at Unique New Orleans Auction. Galatoire’s Foundation holds an auction fundraiser to benefit Liberty’s Kitchen. January 28, 2015.
NOLA.com/Times Picayune. How ReFresh Project, a post-Katrina milestone, built a healthy food hub, including Whole Foods. NOLA.com details the history of the ReFresh Project and how it is a milestone for the community after Katrina. October 24, 2015.