the edna lewis foundation

Edna Lewis was an early champion of Southern cookery. Her devotion to Black foodways through education and mentorship shaped generations of chefs and food enthusiasts. The Edna Lewis Foundation extends her legacy through programming and scholarships that support stewards of Black foodways in culinary arts, agriculture, and food studies/food writing.

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Meet our scholars

We are proud to introduce previous recipients Edna Lewis scholarship program. We believe that they will grow to become invaluable within the fields of storytelling, agriculture, and culinary arts.

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The Edna Lewis Foundation

"Over the years since I left home, I have kept thinking about the people I grew up with and about our way of life. I realize how much the bond that held us had to do with food.”
– Edna Lewis

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