Immigrant Kitchen: A New Chapter in Our Table Series
A letter from our board chair
Dear Friends and Supporters,
At BIPOC Foodways Alliance, we believe that food has the power to connect, to heal, and to teach.
Over the past year, our Table Series has been a place where stories of cultural legacy and resilience have been shared over meals prepared by home cooks—primarily women, and sometimes men who have learned from them. These gatherings have become a space for dialogue, for deep listening, and for the fostering of empathy. Today, I am thrilled to introduce the next chapter of this journey: Immigrant Kitchen.
Immigrant Kitchen is an expansion of our Table Series, designed to broaden our reach and deepen our exploration of what it means to be an immigrant in this country. We recognize that food is not just nourishment; it is memory, it is history, and it is resistance. Through this program, we will invite home cooks from immigrant communities to share their stories and their food, allowing guests to experience firsthand the flavors and traditions that shape their lives. As always, our Tables will remain intentionally diverse, welcoming people from all backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations inspired by the meals we share.
Now, more than ever, in an America where immigrant communities are often marginalized and their narratives are debated rather than heard, it is crucial to create spaces where their voices can be amplified. The political climate has made it clear that storytelling is an act of defiance and a tool for building bridges. Through the simple yet profound act of sharing a meal, we push back against division and celebrate the richness that immigrants bring to our collective table.
Our mission has always been to cultivate understanding and build a more just and equitable food culture. By expanding our program, we hope to invite more people into these conversations, creating space for connection and reflection in a way that only food can facilitate. Each meal, each story, each moment of recognition between people from different backgrounds moves us closer to a world where difference is celebrated rather than feared.
We invite you—our supporters, our fellow food lovers, and our champions of equity—to join us at an Immigrant Kitchen Table. Whether you come to listen, to share, or simply to enjoy a meal prepared with love and history, your presence is invaluable. These dinners are not just about the food on the plate; they are about the stories that food carries, the hands that prepare it, and the people who gather around it.
Stay tuned for our upcoming dinner dates and locations.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Table.
With gratitude,
Katie Myhre
Chair of the Board
BIPOC Foodways Alliance
Yay!