Chef Daniel Humm from Eleven Madison Park in New York City served a hot lunch to over 100 people at One80 Place shelter in downtown Charleston on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Chef’s Involvement
Humm, currently in residency at Charleston Place Hotel, co-founded Rethink Food, a nonprofit tackling food insecurity through chef-led initiatives. He described finding fulfillment beyond fine dining by addressing a “missing piece” in his career via community service.
Local Impact
South Carolina faces significant hunger issues, with one in seven residents and one in six children experiencing food insecurity, per Feeding America data. Rethink Food leverages restaurant expertise to provide meals, akin to medical pros in emergencies, as noted by director Ken Baker.
Community Response
One80 Place, serving 140+ per meal, highlighted food’s unifying power across Michelin-star and shelter kitchens, per director Maddie Bojarski. The event underscores links between food access and preventing chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.
