WASHINGTON, DC — Chef Gary LeBlanc, Founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs, has been recognized with the Community Champion Award as part of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s 2024 Restaurant Advance Leadership Awards.
The honor celebrates Mercy Chefs’ extraordinary impact in providing more than 28 million hot, restaurant-quality meals to disaster survivors, first responders, and volunteers across the country and around the globe. With the support of 15,000 volunteers, the organization continues to serve those in need with compassion and excellence.
Sponsored by American Express, this award paid tribute to Mercy Chefs’ commitment to disaster relief, community service, and charitable outreach, acknowledging the organization’s vital role in times of crisis.
Read more about the award from the National Restaurant Association here.