OUR MISSION
To nourish individuals, families, and communities through handcrafted meals, culinary education, and connection-centered experiences that honor dignity, creativity, and care — feeding soles and reaching souls nationwide.
OUR VISION
A world where everyone — wherever they are in life — can feel seen, cared for, and connected through a meal made just for them.
Why FAST FEADS Collective Foundation Exists
FAST FEADS Collective Foundation was born from a leap of faith — a cross-country journey with nothing but skill, purpose, and the belief that food changes how people feel, heal, and connect.
After cooking for families and communities across different states, Chef Ray saw the same truth everywhere: a meal made with intention can soften burdens, open conversations, and remind someone they matter.
This Foundation exists to carry that truth forward — bringing nourishment, dignity, and connection to communities nationwide.
OUR PROGRAMS
Program 1
Feeding Soles Community Meals
Mobile, scratch-made meals brought into neighborhoods, shelters, and community spaces — offering nourishment and connection where it’s needed most.
Program 2
Need a Chef (Community Edition)
A creative limited-budget cooking experience that shows how care and creativity can transform simple ingredients for youth groups, shelters, and community programs.
Program 3
FAST FEADS National Culinary Tour
A philanthropic tour bringing meals, workshops, and community experiences to cities and towns across the country, meeting people where they are.
Program 4
Youth & Family Culinary Workshops
Hands-on classes teaching cooking skills, food safety, budgeting, and confidence in the kitchen for youth and families.
Program 5
Community Table Events
Shared meals and themed gatherings that bring people together to connect, talk, and feel like they belong.
Program 6
Partnership Meals & Collaborations
Meals and experiences created in collaboration with shelters, recovery homes, churches, and community organizations.
HOW WE OPERATE
We operate through:
• Mobile service – bringing the kitchen to communities instead of asking them to come to us.
• Scratch-made meals – crafted with intention, care, and flavor.
• Partnerships – working with shelters, schools, youth programs, recovery homes, and community groups.
• Values-driven decisions – dignity, connection, creativity, and integrity guide every event.
• Transparent stewardship – using resources responsibly to serve as many people as we can.
WHO WE SERVE
FAST FEADS Collective Foundation serves individuals, families, and communities who need nourishment, connection, and care — no matter their background or circumstance.
We show up for:
• people experiencing food insecurity
• single parents and caregivers
• youth and young adults
• elderly community members
• individuals in recovery programs
• families in transition
• underserved neighborhoods
• shelters and community organizations
• anyone who could benefit from the comfort of a meal made with them in mind.
Through every program, we are committed to Feeding Soles and Reaching Souls with dignity and connection.
Get Involved - Support the Mission
Partner With Us
Are you a shelter, school, community organization, recovery program, or faith community?
We’d love to explore hosting a meal, workshop, or event together.
Sponsor a Meal or Event
Individuals and businesses can help fund community meals, workshops, or tour stops.
Sponsorship opportunities will be available as our Foundation grows.
Host Us on the Tour
Want FAST FEADS to visit your city or community on the Culinary Tour?
Reach out to discuss partnership, programming, and dates.
Leadership
Founder & Executive Director
Chef Rayshawn J. Stallings
Traveling Private Chef | Culinary Educator | Founder of FAST FEADS