Brunch for a Better Tomorrow
What a First Year!
On September 27, 2026, FoodRight brought together some of Milwaukee's most talented chefs, Youth Chef Academy students, and an incredible community of supporters for our first-ever Forks & Futures.
$50,000+ Raised | 6 Local Chefs | 6 Student Chefs | One Unforgettable Brunch
A Brunch to Remember:
Six incredible Milwaukee chefs teamed up with six FoodRight student chefs to put their own spin on FoodRight-inspired recipes, serving an unforgettable brunch throughout the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin.
But Forks & Futures was about much more than what was on the plate.
Guests heard directly from FoodRight students, connected with the people behind our work, bid on one-of-a-kind culinary experiences, and came together around a shared belief: every young person deserves the skills and confidence to make healthy choices for a lifetime.
Most importantly, the generosity in the room raised more than $50,000 to keep Milwaukee kids cooking.
Photo Gallery coming soon!
Meet the Chef Teams
The heart of Forks & Futures was the collaboration between some of Milwaukee’s most talented chefs and our Youth Chef Academy student chefs.
Together, they cooked, learned, laughed, and served up six incredible dishes for our guests.
Imani Graham
Mentionables Eats
Simonne
MacDowell Montessori
Dana Spandet
Flour Girl and Flame
Jerome
MacDowell Montessori
AJ Dixon
Lazy Susan
Penny
Golda Meir School
Karen Bell
Bavette La Boucherie
Marvell
MacDowell Montessori
Gregory León
Amilinda
Gwendolyn
Golda Meir
Justin Aprahamian
Sanford
Jodie
Golda Meir
Experiences Worth Bidding On
Our chefs didn’t stop at brunch.
They generously donated one-of-a-kind culinary experiences to our live auction—from private dinners and cooking lessons to an exclusive pizza-making workshop. Chef Justin Aprahamian even surprised guests with an additional experience during the live auction!
These experiences helped turn an afternoon of great food into meaningful support for FoodRight’s work.
Dinner at Amilinda... On a Night the Doors are Closed
Enjoy an intimate private dinner for six as Chef León opens Amilinda exclusively for your party on a night the restaurant is normally closed.
Cook like a Chef
with a Chef!
Join Chef Karen Bell for a private cooking class for six at FoodRight's Teaching Kitchen, where you'll cook, learn, and enjoy a memorable meal together.
Private Dinner
in Your Home
Skip the reservations. Chef AJ Dixon will come to your home and prepare a custom dinner for six, creating a restaurant-quality experience without leaving your dining room.
Pizza Workshop with
Flour Girl & Flame
Join Chef Dana Spandet at Flour Girl & Flame’s West Allis shop for a private, hands-on pizza workshop for 8–12 guests.
An Evening with
Chef Imani Graham
Gather six around your table for an unforgettable evening as Chef Imani Graham brings a private dining experience right to your home.
Thank You to Our 2026
Founding Sponsors
Our inaugural Forks & Futures would not have been possible without the businesses, foundations, and community partners who believed in this event from the very beginning.
Thank you for investing in FoodRight and healthier futures for Milwaukee youth.
Scott & Marjorie Moon
Christine Symchych & Jim McNulty
Judy Ortiz
General Capital
MKE Benefits
It Took a Village
From welcoming guests and selling raffle tickets to coordinating chefs, students, sponsors, auction items, and countless details behind the scenes, Forks & Futures was truly a community effort.
A special thank you to FoodRight’s External Affairs Committee, whose leadership, creativity, connections, and countless hours of work helped bring our first-ever fundraiser to life.
And to our volunteers, raffle and auction donors, event partners, FoodRight staff and Board of Directors: thank you for making our first Forks & Futures one to remember.
See you at the Next Forks & Futures!
After an incredible inaugural event, we’re already excited about what could be next.
Details for the next Forks & Futures have not yet been announced. Stay connected with FoodRight for future event updates.
Interested in Sponsoring
Forks & Futures?
Forks & Futures brings together Milwaukee’s culinary community, local businesses, FoodRight families, and supporters for an event unlike any other—all while raising critical funds for hands-on culinary nutrition education.
Interested in joining us as a sponsor for a future Forks & Futures?
Contact Maire Cait Mullen at mcmullen@foodright.org to start the conversation.
