Connecting guests to the full journey of food

Food literacy at our company is more than just knowledge; it’s an extension of our Dream.

As a company, we’re committed to nurturing a deeper understanding of our food system and its impact across society. We want to share our curiosity about how food is grown, raised, and transported to how it is purchased, prepared, and managed. Our associates come to us with a genuine curiosity about food, which we foster. Then we empower our teams to share their expertise with guests. The domino effect equips thousands of people with the knowledge needed to make informed and considered food choices, ones that benefit individuals, communities, and the planet.

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Our Impact, by the Numbers

  • Between 2020-2024, over 138,000 people engaged with our food literacy programs, including…
  • 53,000 in-person engagements
  • 85,000 virtual connections
  • 24,000 guests educated by a dietician
  • 3,000 children attending our Healthy Kids classes
  • 1,500 student-athletes educated on performance nutrition
  • 1,000 chefs educated about plant-forward cooking
  • 500 cooking classes hosted by chefs and RDNs
  • 300 plant-forward recipes shared
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What we mean when we talk about food literacy

The spirit of lifelong learning and exchange is built into the pillars of our food literacy work.

Educating and inspiring both associates and guests

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Just over two decades ago, we began our annual tradition of challenging our chefs to cook an entire meal made exclusively with ingredients grown within 150 miles of their café.
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We make food education unforgettable.

Great food is about more than flavor. Knowing where our ingredients come from, how they’re grown, and how to prepare them well is fundamental to any great dining experience. We’ve built a program around this idea – and we’ve brought thousands of people together to taste, learn, and connect more deeply with the food on their plates.

Introducing the Food Education Team Impact Report