NEW ORLEANS, La. (press release) – Emeril Lagasse Foundation has awarded over $650,000 in grants during its fall grant cycle to non-profit organizations committed to empowering youth through culinary, nutrition, and arts education. These grants will enhance programs that foster life skills and create meaningful opportunities for youth to reach their full potential. Beneficiaries include Covenant House New Orleans, Edible Education Experience, New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI), Son of a Saint, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), Café Hope, Pilot Light, and Troy Andrews (Trombone Shorty) Foundation.