Inspired by CoFounder Ann LeBlanc, Mercy Chefs’ Community Kitchens bring our culinary expertise, volunteers, and resources to serve those facing daily food insecurity, not just in times of crisis.
Ann LeBlanc
CoFounder and President
Serving hot, nutritious meals through local partnerships that support children, seniors, and underserved individuals.
Teaching and empowering families to prepare nourishing meals with confidence using accessible, everyday ingredients.
Equipping youth and single parents with hands-on kitchen skills that open doors to employment and long-term stability.
We empower and equip vulnerable communities through nutrition education, culinary training, and outreach programs that provide essential resources.
Community Kitchen
Our inaugural kitchen was born from a dream to serve our neighbors in 2019. Located at our headquarters, it continues to provide weekly meals and offer culinary training to youth and families across Hampton Roads.
Community Kitchen
Launched in 2021, our second kitchen serves a city hit hard by the pandemic and food insecurity. Alongside partners, we serve hundreds of meals weekly to those facing homelessness and hardship.
Community Kitchen
Our third location, opened in 2023, focuses on cooking, nutrition, and cultivating sustainable produce. Just up the road from our headquarters, we’re honored to expand our mission in another Virginia community.
Community Kitchen
Established in 2025, our newest kitchen is serving the Tampa community, extending hope and hospitality to neighbors in need. Each week, we serve hot meals and are committed to meeting local needs.
Community Kitchen
After responding to devastating tornadoes in St. Louis, Mercy Chefs established a fifth kitchen to provide ongoing meals, culinary education, and rapid disaster response support for local families in need.
Delicious, affordable, and easy-to-make recipes for families of four, crafted by our professional chefs.
Fighting child hunger across the U.S. with chef-prepared meals and food-filled backpacks.
Extending our reach and service to those who need it most with the help of volunteers.
“Mercy Chefs exists to bring hope in the form of a meal to those who are hurting and feel forgotten.”
Ann LeBlanc
CoFounder and President
