An Evening with Robert Egger

Join South Sound Partners for Philanthropy for an inspiring evening with national nonprofit leader, motivator, and provocateur Robert Egger.

Discover how to challenge traditional assumptions, change the way you give, and spark meaningful transformation in communities.

Membership note: This evening event replaces the October 2026 monthly morning membership meeting for South Sound partners for Philanthropy.

About the speaker: Robert Egger is lifelong “power of food” champion and the originator of the Community Kitchen movement. He founded the DC Central Kitchen, the LA Kitchen, and is a Founding Board Member of the World Central Kitchen. Collectively, these organizations have produced over 400 million meals and helped thousands of individuals attain self-sufficiency.

Honors & Recognition

• Author: “Begging for Change” (2005 Terry McAdam “Best Nonprofit Management Book” Award)
• National Accolades: Point of Light by President H.W. Bush, 2004 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award, 2015 Conscious Capitalism Conscious Leader of the Year award, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Washington Restaurant Association, the only direct service provider to appear on the Nonprofit Times list of the Most Powerful & Influential Nonprofit Leaders from 2006-2009, Named an Oprah Angel and one of Oprah Magazine’s “Real Sexiest Men Alive” and named one of the Ten Most Caring People in America by the Caring Institute.
• Community Trailblazer: Founding Chair of the Washington, DC Mayor’s Commission on Nutrition, and Street Sense, a Washington D.C. based newspaper. Co-Convener of the first Nonprofit Congress, and Founder of CFoward.
• 15-gallon blood donor with the American Red Cross.

The evening begins with a networking reception at 5 p.m. with small bites from Masonry Cafe Catering, followed by Egger’s keynote presentation on the main stage from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RSVPs are encouraged to help the volunteer team plan accordingly.

Please submit your RSVP through the link provided below.

RSVP HERE. This event is free to attend!