The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen

We're Building More Than a Kitchen

Every great community starts with a table.

The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen isn't just about serving meals. It's about creating a place where every person—regardless of their circumstances—is welcomed with dignity, kindness, and a seat at the table.

Right now we're building the volunteers, partnerships, sponsors, and community that will make that vision possible right here in Garland.

Thank you for believing in something that doesn't exist yet... because together, we're creating it.

❤️ All are welcome, y'all.

Our board president, Kisha, explains what Gracefull means to her:

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Grace for all, and food for all.

📣 Hey Volunteers… We Need You!

If you’ve filled out a volunteer application for The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen, but haven’t signed up for an orientation yet, this is your reminder! 🧡

Volunteer/mailing list: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/volunteer-with-the-gracefull-table-community-kitchen

We still have plenty of room in all of our orientation sessions, but we need more volunteers to attend so we can begin serving our community through community dinners, outreach events, and more.

Orientation is required before volunteering, so if you’re hoping to jump in and make a difference, this is your next step!

Choose the team that interests you most:

🍽️ Kitchen Operations & Hospitality
Perfect for those who want to help prepare, serve, welcome guests, or keep things running smoothly during our community dinners.

🌟 Community Impact Team
Help with fundraising, community outreach, social media, partnerships, volunteer recruitment, administrative support, event planning, and more.

📍All orientations will be held in Garland, and the meeting location will be emailed after you register.

If you can spare just a little time to attend an orientation, you’ll be helping us get one step closer to opening our doors and serving our neighbors with dignity.

Sign up today!

🍽️ Kitchen Operations & Hospitality:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kitchen-operations-and-hospitality-orientation

🌟 Community Impact Team:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/community-impact-team-orientation

Thank you for believing in this mission. We can’t wait to serve Garland alongside you!

Food with Dignity. All Are Welcome, Y’all. 🧡

Community Impact Team Orientation Welcome to the Community Impact Team!Thank you for taking the next step in helping grow The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen. This orientation is designed…

From humble beginnings...

Our board president, Kisha, has always loved to cook, but started The Gracefull Table, her own catering business in 2018. She had the idea to use her love of cooking to feed those who can't afford a good meal. Now we're building that dream!

A lot has been happening behind the scenes at The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen… and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been meeting with potential community partners, welcoming new volunteers, building our advisory team, planning our first community dinners, creating training materials, and laying the foundation to bring our pay-what-you-can restaurant vision to Garland.

It may seem quiet on social media, but trust us—we’ve been busy. Every meeting, every phone call, and every new connection brings us one step closer.

Thank you for believing in this mission and cheering us on.

The exciting part is just beginning. 💙

Have you ever gone through a hard financial season where you couldn't afford to eat well?

Have you ever had a season of grief or depression that makes feeding yourself a chore, so you opt for quick meals over and over?

Have you ever been traveling for so long that you get sick of eating takeout, craving a home-cooked meal?

That first good meal after a challenging season is a game changer. It's revitalizing, and can make you feel human again! We believe that everyone deserves access to good food, no questions asked. Giving everyone access to that universal, human feeling of eating a great meal is core the mission of The Gracefull Table.

🎉 Volunteer Orientations Are Underway! 🎉

We're excited to officially kick off volunteer orientations for The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen, and we'd love for you to be part of it!

Whether you're interested in helping with Kitchen Operations & Hospitality or becoming part of our Community Impact Team (fundraising, community outreach, social media, partnerships, volunteer recruitment, and more), now is the perfect time to get involved.

Upcoming Orientation Dates in Garland, Tx.

🍽️ Kitchen Operations & Hospitality
📅 Sunday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m.
📅 Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.
📅 Friday, July 31 at 9 a.m.

🌟 Community Impact Team
📅 Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m.
📅 Friday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m.

📍 All orientations will be held in Garland. Once you register, we'll email you the meeting location after the RSVP deadline so we can choose a space that's the right size for each group.

If you've already completed a volunteer application, simply register for the orientation that best fits your interests no later than July 12th. The Zeffy registration links are in the comments below.

We're building something truly special, and we'd love to have you be part of it from the very beginning.

🧡 Food with Dignity. All Are Welcome, Y'all.

How does a pay-what-you-can restaurant work, anyway? Everyone eats, and what they choose to pay, and how, is up to them. At The Gracefull Table, we plan for every diner to get a ticket, just like a normal restaurant. The check holder allows every diner privacy - some pay nothing, some pay a little, and some pay in full - or more! - than the suggested price of their meals. Some may choose to volunteer their time to contribute.

No matter what, everyone is treated with respect. That means no judgment, no stares, no shame. Those that can pay in full, donate more, or volunteer their time, help to cover the overhead of operating the restaurant and subsidize those that can't afford to pay in full. The restaurant is a nonprofit, so any extra money goes into the mission, the restaurant, and paying staff living wages!

You can learn more about PWYC restaurants at oneworldeverybodyeats.org, or visit PWYC-restaurant The Taste Project in Arlington and Fort Worth.

🚨 Exciting things are happening at The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen! 🚨

We have several meetings on the calendar with potential community partners, and we’re getting closer to bringing this mission to life! ❤️🍽️

If you’ve already signed up to volunteer, now is a great time to order your volunteer T-shirt so you’re ready when it’s time to serve! Our shirts typically take about 2 weeks to arrive, whether you choose pickup or shipping.

Every shirt purchased also helps support our mission, so it’s a win-win! 🙌

We can’t wait to see our volunteer team proudly representing The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen as we begin serving our community together.

👇 Link to our merch store is in the comments!