Overview

As we reflect on the past year, we want to begin with one simple message: thank you. Because of your commitment and generous support, 2025 was a year of growth, expansion, and deeper impact for the Guy Fieri Foundation.

Your support allowed us to continue — and expand — our mission of Serving Those Who Serve Us, honoring first responders, veterans, military members, students, and communities across the country.

With the continued support of our sponsors and partners, we expanded our disaster relief infrastructure, increased program reach, and deepened community impact.

Expanding Our Reach Coast to Coast

One of the most exciting milestones of 2025 was the launch of our East Coast Disaster Relief Trailer, allowing us to officially expand our Honoring Heroes programs from Florida to New York.

While we were grateful that the East Coast was spared from major natural disasters this year, this time proved invaluable. Our team participated in a two-day full-scale emergency response exercise alongside major emergency response organizations throughout Florida. These mock deployments strengthened coordination, built relationships, and ensured that when disaster strikes, we are fully prepared to respond.

Equally important, the trailer allowed us to connect directly with first responders across the state — building trust, familiarity, and readiness for the future.

Disaster Relief & Honoring Heroes Impact

Deployed to the Los Angeles fires, serving 25,000+ meals to first responders in Malibu and surrounding areas

Hosted 30+ Honoring Heroes events nationwide recognizing military, veterans, and first responders
Partnered with Tunnel to Towers Foundation to provide meals at veteran home dedication ceremonies

Our year began with immediate action as our West Coast Disaster Relief Team deployed to the Los Angeles fires, serving more than 25,000 meals to first responders in Malibu and surrounding communities.

This response was made possible by an incredible network of local volunteers, community partners, and donors who stepped up when it mattered most.

Honoring Heroes All Year Long

Beyond disaster response, 2025 was filled with meaningful moments of gratitude and service. Throughout the year, we hosted 30+ Honoring Heroes events, recognizing military members, veterans, and first responders nationwide.

We were proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, providing meals to veterans and their families during home dedication ceremonies — moments that remind us why this work matters so deeply.

Education & Community Investment

This year, we continued to invest in the future through education and opportunity:
**Scholarships and grants** supported students pursuing culinary education
Awarded **$70,000+ in grants and scholarships** supporting culinary education
In-class lectures and hands-on event participation gave students real-world experience working alongside our chefs and team
Our **Literacy Program expanded to three new schools**, bringing the total to **12 participating schools** in the Sonoma County School District with **80% of students reaching their reading goals**
Through this program, underserved students are incentivized to read more, build confidence, and improve literacy outcomes — and the results continue to inspire us.

2025 Impact at a Glance

Because of you, here is what we accomplished together:

55,000+ meals served to first responders through disaster relief and Honoring Heroes programs
5,500 volunteer hours
840 volunteers supporting our mission
60,000+ people impacted nationwide
$70,000+ in grants and scholarships awarded
80% Literacy Program success rate, with students meeting or exceeding their goals
- 3 new schools added, bringing total participation to 12 schools

Holiday Giving in Action

The holidays are all about giving back — and this season, our community showed up in a powerful way.

Across both coasts, the Guy Fieri Foundation team prepared and donated nearly 10,000 Thanksgiving meals to families and first responders who might not otherwise have had a traditional holiday dinner. As the need grew, our team rose to the challenge, smoking more than 900 turkeys and preparing all the fixings to provide complete Thanksgiving meals filled with warmth and dignity.

Our Christmas Donation Event was focused on bringing joy to kids and families. With the help of generous donors, volunteers, and partner organizations, we filled three truckloads with toys, clothing, bikes, sporting goods, and other requested essentials — ensuring children woke up on Christmas morning with gifts under their tree.

These holiday events are only possible because of the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of volunteers who give their time and energy to serve their communities. Getting involved is easy — whether through a financial donation or just a few hours of volunteering, the impact is immediate and meaningful.

When you give, you don’t just support kids and families in need — you become part of a community that gives more than it takes, especially during the holidays.

Looking Ahead to 2026

The momentum continues.

In 2026, we are excited to bring two new Coffee Trailers online — one for the East Coast and one for the West Coast. These units will provide:

Hot and cold beverages 24 hours a day for first responders
Additional refrigeration and storage
On-site sleeping and bathroom facilities for deployment teams
Expanded support capacity during disasters and Honoring Heroes events

We are also deeply grateful to G&H (anonymous donors) whose generosity made it possible to begin building a new Midwest Disaster Relief Trailer, expanding our ability to serve first responders in the heart of the country — during both crisis response and non-crisis community support.

Partnership Value

Corporate partners play a critical role in enabling rapid disaster response, year-round community engagement, and national program growth. Sponsorship provides opportunities for:

National brand visibility during deployments and events
Employee volunteer engagement
Alignment with a trusted, high-impact nonprofit serving America’s heroes

If you or your company would like to partner with the Guy Fieri Foundation, please reach out directly to Brian Daly at brian@guyfieri.com

Gratitude for Our Partners

None of this would be possible without our incredible donors and community partners — including many who have supported us year after year, as well as new partners who joined us in 2025.

We encourage you to visit our program page to view our full list of supporters and, whenever possible, support the businesses that support our mission.

Thank You

Your belief in our mission fuels every mile we travel, every meal we serve, and every hero we honor. We are proud of what we accomplished together in 2025 — and even more excited for what lies ahead.

From all of us at the Guy Fieri Foundation, thank you for standing with us and for helping us continue to Serve Those Who Serve Us.

2025 Year in Review