ACF Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest

09/12/2026

Display case of tomahawk steaks at Chinook at CDA Casino. Such an amazing evening. Thanks to and your culinary team for being gracious hosts of this month's chapter meeting.

09/11/2026

Check out this tomahawk we had at Chinook at CDA Casino Eats. 35-day aged beef. Melted drippings from a bone marrow, brown butter, and tallow candle finish it off with some Maldon sea salt. Executive Chef Alex Santos, is presenting, and is a newly certified CEC! Thanks for letting us have our Chapter meeting at your restaurant!

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Vino knows community!

09/07/2026

Love this about our Vice President!

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED: Did you know that our district's Executive Chef and Director of Nutrition Services L.J. Klinkenberg was the Western Region Finalist for the Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award? This award recognizes chefs who exemplify the highest standard of professionalism, continuing education and training, culinary competitions and community involvement.

Check out this YouTube video from the American Culinary Federation about Chef Klink: https://youtu.be/IU1s82oFFug?si=hfVIZ-lgGOuJ4h3v

Chef and his staff provide incredible food for our students, with locally sourced food and scratch cooking integrated into every meal. To read more about how our Nutrition Services department provides a food experience similar to farm-to-table, check out this story that was published in the April 2024 Community Connections newsletter, page 4: https://bit.ly/4xv3bTL

08/09/2026

WCK is serving free meals to people impacted by the recent wildfires in Spokane, Washington. Locations and times are below and are updated daily.
For the full list, visit: https://wck.org/news/meal-locations-washington/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fworld-central-kitchen%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F706193487


Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen
1408 N Washington St. Spokane, WA
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Feast World Kitchen
1321 W 3rd Ave, Spokane, WA
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dinner: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Women And Children's Free Restaurant And Community Kitchen
1408 N Washington St., Spokane, WA
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

08/09/2026

08/06/2026

The Spokane Complex Wildfires have affected more than homes and businesses—they've also displaced countless pets who rely on the care and compassion of our community.

Our Chapter is proud to support Spokanimal as they provide food, shelter, and care for animals impacted by the fires.

**Current donation needs include:**

* Dog food
* Cat food
* Kitten & puppy food
* Blankets
* Towels

If you're unable to deliver your donation, we're happy to help. Contact us at [email protected], and we'll do our best to arrange a pickup.

In addition to donations, Spokanimal is urgently seeking foster homes for animals displaced by the wildfires. Opening your home, even temporarily, can provide a safe place for a pet while their family focuses on recovery.

Our chapter is committed to supporting our community during this time of need. Over the coming days, we'll continue sharing ways to help through trusted local organizations working directly with those affected by the Spokane Complex Wildfires.

Every donation, every act of kindness, and every helping hand brings hope to our neighbors—both human and animal. Thank you for standing with our community.

08/06/2026

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the Spokane Complex Wildfires. As our neighbors face unimaginable loss and uncertainty, and firefighters continue working around the clock to protect our community, we have an opportunity to come together and help.

The Chapter is collecting donations to support Project Beauty Share, which is providing much-needed hygiene essentials for displaced families and the brave firefighters on the front lines.

Requested NEW, unopened items include:
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Toothbrushes & toothpaste
• Feminine hygiene products
• Soap, body wash & body wipes
• Razors & lotion
• Lip balm
• Deodorant
• Hairbrushes & combs

📍 Drop-off Location:
Project Beauty Share
2718 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Need your donation picked up? Email us at [email protected], and we'll do our best to help.

Cash donations are also greatly appreciated and allow Project Beauty Share to purchase the items needed most. Donate directly at:
https://projectbeautyshare.org/get-involved/donate/

As chefs, we believe in caring for our community both in and out of the kitchen. Our chapter is committed to supporting our neighbors during this difficult time and will continue to share opportunities to give through trusted organizations, ensuring that 100% of donations go directly toward helping those affected by the Spokane Complex Wildfires.

Every toothbrush, every bottle of shampoo, every dollar, and every act of kindness reminds our neighbors that they are not facing this alone.

Thank you for standing with our community when it matters most. Together, we can make a difference. ❤️

08/02/2026

If you can, please donate:

https://worldchefs.org/donate-to-help-earthquake-victims-in-venezuela/