Les Dames d'Escoffier DC Regional Chapter

Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter is a philanthropic organization comprised of women leaders in the food, beverage, hospitality, and related industries. The chapter is part of Les Dames d'Escoffier International and focuses on community outreach through grants, mentoring, scholarships, and educational programs aimed at supporting women in these sectors. They offer scholarships for culinary education and grants to local nonprofits supporting women and families through culinary arts. The organization also hosts educational programs on topics like food sustainability and culinary traditions, as well as networking events for its members. Since its founding in 1985, the chapter has distributed over $500,000 in scholarships and grants.