Thank You for Supporting Kookin' for Kids - The Core Collective at Saint Vincent

Thank you for celebrating the transformational power of youth at the 34th Annual Kookin’ for Kids with a Taste of New York.

Thank you for supporting the 34th annual Kookin’ for Kids with a taste of New York!

Whether you joined us in person, bid in the auction, purchased raffle tickets, or donated from afar, you helped change lives for the youth and families we serve.

Because of your generosity, we raised more than $120,000 for the youth served by The Core Collective. These crucial dollars provide safe spaces, educational opportunities, and essential resources to those who need it most.

We are deeply grateful for your kindness, your energy, and your belief in our mission.

Together, we’re building brighter futures—one child at a time.

If you missed the opportunity to make a donation to The Core Collective during the evening, there is still time to make a gift here.

Celebrating 175 Years of Service

We are grateful to our emcee for the evening, Joe Parisi, who guided us throughout the program – leading an exciting Fund-A-Need Paddle Raise and helping us celebrate.

Additional speakers acknowledged two significant milestones in the organization’s history. Mary Ellen Ponder, Chair of the Board of Trustees, recognized President and CEO, Latosha Fowlkes, for five years of service. And Latosha led guests in a celebration of 175 years of continuous service to St. Louis. Guests viewed the organization’s new video and were treated to a champagne toast, fireworks display, and music from Phillip Graves and Anita Jackson to observe this momentous occasion.

Culinary Delights

Thank you to our fantastic restaurants and chefs who participated in this year’s Kookin’ for Kids. The food was delicious!

Participating Chefs and Restaurants

Cake Snob

Case & Bucks Grub Pub, Super Smokers BBQ & Cajun, and Papa’s Diner

Chef Ro Buck and Sweet N’ Spice Catering

Clara B’s Kitchen Table

Doggie Mac’s

Four Seasons St. Louis

FUFU N SAUCE

STL Toasted

T’s Kitchen

Congratulations to the winners of the 34th annual Kookin’ for Kids, Chef Ro Buck & Sweet N’ Spice Catering! And thank you to event partner St. Louis Magazine. Check out their Best Restaurants issue to see Chef Ro Buck & Sweet N’ Spice Catering’s half page advertisement!

A Moment for Our Sponsors

Thank you to our event sponsors who made this event a tremendous success. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to make transformational impact in the lives of youth we serve.