Your Support Feeds Hope
REfire doesn't cost students anything.
Our goal is to provide students with full scholarships to cover their uniforms, ServSafe certification, as well as the food necessary for training.
If we can help people who have formerly been incarcerated in our community stay out of the system and become productive members of our workforce, this initial investment will be invaluable.
Our annual fundraising goal is $50,000, which would cover all student tuition and the purchase of necessary food and supplies for training.
Ignite change today
Help transform lives through culinary training for formerly incarcerated folks. Every dollar makes a difference.
When you donate, you're not just funding a skill class or certificate—you are investing in second chances. You are helping someone gain job skills, build self‑esteem, and rejoin society as a productive, valued member. Through our curriculum, our community‐focused catering services, and job referral support, every dollar opens a door.
More Ways to Give
What can I do?
Thanks for asking! There are many ways you can get involved with REfire Culinary and our mission. Every action—big or small—helps our students build brighter futures through culinary training and meaningful work. Fill out the contact form learn more information.
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We accept any gift no matter what but if you’re wondering where your gift helps, here's our cost breakdown:
$4,800 – One full scholarship, including administrative costs, books, uniform, knives, and testing fees
$1,500 – One living stipend for one student
$600 – Tuition for one student for one week
$350 – One full set of all required textbooks for one student
$600 – Tuition for one student for one week
$150 – One knife set and one full uniform for one student
$100 – One knife set
$70 – One full uniform (one chef’s jacket, one pair of pants, one hat, and shoes)
Checks should be made out to REfire Culinary and can be mailed to:
REfire Culinary
1700 N Monroe Street, Suite 11-220
Tallahassee, FL 32303
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You can hire REfire students to cater your event — all of our profit goes straight back into the program. You are guaranteed delicious food for your important moments while catering for a cause that provides valuable culinary experience for our program.
From soulful bites to elegant spreads, let us join your next company lunch, weddings, celebrations, conferences and more! Reach out to Marissa Jefferson at mjefferson@refireculinary.org for a quote
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REfire Culinary graduates are equipped with professional certifications, hands-on experience, and a strong work ethic. When you hire our talented pool of graduates, you're not just filling a position—you're offering a second chance and gaining a committed, hardworking employee who’s ready to prove what’s possible.
More and more businesses are adopting second chance hiring practices because of the many benefits such as receiving federal bonds and tax credits.
To learn more about hiring students contact Irene Laws at outreach@refireculinary.org
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Partnering with REfire Culinary is more than a generous act—you fuel our community. Your support helps cover essential program costs like tuition, equipment, and student support, directly empowering individuals with felony records to build meaningful careers in the culinary industry.
As a sponsor/partner, you may also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Recognition on our website, social media, and event materials
Opportunities for co-branded events and collaborations
Tax-deductible contributions
Invitations to our partner luncheons and annual graduation event
Join us in changing lives—one student, one skill, and one second chance at a time.
To learn more about hiring students contact Irene Laws at outreach@refireculinary.org