The Paterson, NJ community kitchen is one of 20 nationwide receiving a $10,000 grant to benefit their efforts 
February 2, 2026 – The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) proudly announces Eva’s Village as one of their Winter 2026 Grant Awardees, awarded this month. One of 20 recipients this round, Eva’s Village offers culinary vocational training and job placement services that support individuals in northern New Jersey that are facing poverty, homelessness, addiction recovery or are impacted by the justice syst…