Want to join the fight against world hunger? Chicago non-profit Joey’s Food Fight has a YouTube channel where you can learn about founder Chef Joey’s latest exploits around the world, building kitchens and teaching orphans how to cook, and show your support for the cause.
“The people who give you their food give you their heart,” said Cesar Chavez. A well-cooked, nourishing meal would mean a lot to anyone, but how much more would it mean to an at-risk child?
If you want to support such populations and the people who are on a mission to care for them, check out Joey’s Food Fight comedy food YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@joeysfoodfight
The children’s educational charity has a new video on its YouTube channel chronicling founder Chef Joey Morelli’s latest visit to Casa Hogar Pan de Vida, an orphanage in Querétaro, Mexico. The comedy food channel is focused on building the Joey’s Food Fight brand to support and raise funds for orphanages around the world.
Chef Joey’s mission is to travel to orphanages worldwide where he will build kitchens and teach the orphans and organizers how to source and cook their own food. The campaign is intended to be both educational and self-sustaining, since teaching the children life skills is more effective and longer-lasting than simply giving donations.
You can follow the campaign’s progress on the Joey’s Food Fight YouTube channel, which features Chef Joey’s travels to teach at orphanages and experience local culture in Cambodia, Bonaire, Ukraine, Mexico, and other countries. On the channel, you'll find lessons on how to cook specific dishes in each local cuisine as well, always served up with a dash of Chef Joey’s zany humor.
“A goofball with a giant heart and the best chef around with a brilliant and easy sense of humor, Chef Joey brings fun and smiles to the cause of children's hunger while seeking to collaborate with orphanages and like-minded people and organizations locally and internationally,” a spokesperson for the organization said. “We are promoting the brand and channel to grow an enthusiastic audience of support. The channel will be entertaining, funny, and educational as well.”
During Joey’s Food Fight’s latest excursion to Casa Hogar Pan de Vida, Chef Joey taught 50 children and the staff how to create delicious culinary masterpieces with chorizo, chicken, and fresh produce, like puerco asado, carnitas, and shrimp fajitas. Outside the kitchen, there were learning experiences as well. In his conversations with the children and staff, Chef Joey realized that American news doesn't always accurately portray Mexican culture, often overlooking its positive aspects.
You can find more information about the campaign at https://www.joeysfoodfight.com
“From Italian-Jewish garlic bread to chorizo and eggs, each meal was a symbol to the power of community and connection,” Chef Morelli said. “Despite the challenges, the smiles on the children's faces made it all worthwhile.”
Sample the world's cuisines and upgrade your cooking skills, one dish and one smile at a time - all in support of a great cause - by following Joey's Food Fight's comedy food channel on YouTube.
You can also check out the non-profit’s latest shenanigans at https://www.tiktok.com/@joeysfoodfight
