The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes

Michael Mina

Mar. 10, 2021

As chef Michael Mina thought about ways to help his thousands of furloughed employees early in the pandemic, he ultimately landed on what he does best—stretching dollars to feed people.

Andrew Rigie

Mar. 10, 2021

Rigie ensured that restaurant livelihoods weren’t disregarded in the scramble for public safety.

The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes

Carl Sobocinski

Mar. 10, 2021

Sobocinski rallied 30 fellow restaurateurs to join Table 301 in cranking out meals for the needy at catering levels, using federal relief funds to pay workers who would otherwise be jobless.

The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes

Anna Valero

Mar. 10, 2021

Hook Hall Helps provided more than 10,000 meals from March until June and had raised more than $750,000 via the Worker Relief Fund.

The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes

José Andrés

Mar. 10, 2021

If there is a disaster somewhere, it’s a good bet that José Andrés will be there, handing out meals.

The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes

Guy Fieri

Mar. 10, 2021

In 2020, Fieri took that support a step further to help the millions of restaurant workers who lost jobs in the pandemic.

The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes

Edward Lee

Mar. 10, 2021

Edward Lee, chef-owner of 610 Magnolia and other restaurants in Louisville, Ky., started his nonprofit Lee Initiative five years ago to promote equity and diversity in the restaurant industry.

The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes

The goal of the health-focused concept is to make healthy food as cheap and ubiquitous as McDonald’s, and in the process fill food deserts and give low income people of color an opportunity at franchising.

The Power 20: Pandemic Heroes