The Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation is currently hosting its annual cooking pan drive through December 31, 2023, intending to make a difference in the lives of high school students pursuing a college scholarship in culinary arts.

The cookware items needed include non-stick 6-inch omelet pans and stainless steel 12-inch sauté pans. Donated pans can be dropped off at The Mexicano, located at 4801 Cactus Road in Scottsdale. Many talented individuals lack the essential kitchen equipment needed for their culinary ambitions. With help from the community, the Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation can provide the tools students need to excel and achieve their culinary goals.

The Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation’s mission is to raise the level of professionalism and excellence in all aspects of the culinary industry in the Valley. The foundation hopes to achieve this through education, internships, externships, and international immersion programs. So far, the foundation has provided $44,500 in scholarships to students in the Valley in addition to donated cookware items.

To learn more about the Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation, the 2023 Pan Drive or to donate, visit https://www.tomasomaggiorecaf.com/.