About NOCHI
The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) advances opportunity and strengthens the regional workforce through culinary and hospitality education. NOCHI also supports community resilience—mobilizing food and hospitality expertise when it matters most.
Why emergency feeding capacity matters
In disasters, food access becomes a life‑safety issue. Readiness requires more than goodwill: it requires trained teams, logistics, procurement pathways, facilities, and coordinated partners.
What the $3,000,000 funds
- Planning & coordination: response protocols, staffing plans, and partner MOUs
- Training & exercises: drills and credentialing to ensure rapid deployment
- Equipment & supplies: scalable service, storage, and distribution readiness
- Operational capacity: logistics, communications, and surge support