Southern Smoke Foundation’s mission is to create a healthier and more sustainable food and beverage (F+B) industry by providing emergency relief grants nationwide and access to mental health services to F+B workers.

Southern Smoke exists to take care of our own.

Co-founded by James Beard award-winning chef Chris Shepherd, Southern Smoke Foundation provides national support to the food and beverage (F+B) community through emergency relief grants and access to affordable mental health services through its mental health program Behind You.