Ms. Betty's Harvest Madsgiving

Community Through Giving.

It's that time of year when we come together to put our community first. Thanks to your incredible support, our mission to provide warm meals to those in need on Thanksgiving has grown beyond our wildest dreams. From humble beginnings in our studio apartment, we have served almost 60,000 meals over the past five years.

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and coming together as a community. At Ms. Betty's Cooking, we are proud to announce our sixth year of providing Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Last year, we were able to serve 13,036 meals, but we know that there is still more work to be done.

Together, We Give

We are reaching out to you, our valued customers and community members, to ask for your support in making this year's Thanksgiving meals even more impactful. There are two ways you can help:

Volunteer Opportunities

We are in need of dedicated volunteers to help us prep, cook, and deliver meals to those who may not have access to a warm Thanksgiving dinner. By volunteering your time and skills, you can make a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community. Whether you're a seasoned chef or simply have a passion for giving back, we welcome your support.

If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out our Volunteer Form and let us know how you would like to contribute. Together, we can make a difference.

It Takes A Community

In addition to volunteers, we are also seeking donations to help us make this year's Thanksgiving meals a success. Your generous contributions will go towards purchasing the necessary ingredients, packaging materials, and ensuring that every meal is made with love and care.

Thank you for your continued support and for joining us in making a difference in our community. Together, we can ensure that everyone has a memorable and nourishing Thanksgiving.

Thank You!

This year, with our ambitious goal, we need even more hands-on deck. We are looking for 250 volunteers to help with prepping, cooking, packing, cleanup, and delivery. We’re excited to announce that Cherry Creek Innovative Campus (CCIC) will be providing kitchen space and support to help us cook a majority of the protein this year. We are incredibly grateful to Chef David Bochmann, Chef Audra, and Chef Caroline for their generous support and commitment to our cause. In the past, we’ve been fortunate to receive support from amazing sponsors like Shamrock, Red Bird, Tortillas, Lakeland, and Miller Farm.

We are reaching out to you, our valued customers and community members, to ask for your support in making this year's Thanksgiving meals even more impactful. There are two ways you can help:

Volunteer Opportunities

If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up at [Link Here] and let us know how you would like to contribute. Together, we can make a difference.

Donations

If you would like to make a donation, please visit our GoFundMe at www.GoFundMe.com. Every dollar counts and brings us one step closer to reaching our goal of providing a warm Thanksgiving meal to as many people as possible.

Thank you for your continued support and for joining us in making a difference in our community. Together, we can ensure that everyone has a memorable and nourishing Thanksgiving.

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Explore the Menu

Curious about what Chef Tajahi and his team are cooking up for this Thanksgiving feast? If you’re new to his cooking, you might not know that he gets a lot of his recipe inspiration from his roots back in Jamaica and his grandmother Ms. Betty. This meal will be no exception!

Meet Chef Tajahi Cooke

Though Tajahi and Danielle Cooke were raised 3,000 miles apart (in Jamaica and California, respectively), their upbringings had plenty in common: they were both raised on strong community values. Tajahi’s grandmother, Betty, worked as a midwife and delivered hundreds of babies in Kingston while Danielle’s family demonstrated the value of a village becoming a hub for at-risk youths in the Bay Area. Tajahi moved to the States as a child, then spent years following his tour manager father on the road. He settled in Denver, and his then-girlfriend, Danielle, joined him soon after.

After years of working odd jobs, Tajahi started to cook—he spent time on the line at Mesa Verde, The Kitchen, and Next-Door American Eatery, building technique and learning the importance of details. He continued to work his way through the Denver casual dining industry, becoming a lead cook at Bacon Social House in 2016, sous chef at Block & Larder in 2017, and the executive chef of Dine and Dash Group, including fast-casual concepts Biju’s Little Curry Shop and Mother Tongue. Meanwhile, Tajahi and his wife launched a tour management company complete with customized catering.

Named after Tajahi’s grandmother, Ms. Betty’s Cooking was born as a tour management company complete with customized catering. By 2019, Ms. Betty’s Cooking evolved into a curry powder business, which later sparked the now-annual event, Ms. Betty’s Harvest Madsgiving, serving roughly 40,000 meals in the past 4 years to those in need. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Tajahi and Danielle with partner Fireside at Five hosted Ms. Betty’s Supper Club, inviting local chefs to collaborate with Chef Tajahi on a ticketed tasting menu dinner to support local causes.

As Chef Tajani’s culinary journey evolves, his mission remains the same; to spread positivity with each action, conversation, and meal he prepares.