Sponsorship

Fork Real is a non-profit Pay-What-You-Can community café dedicated to real people, real food, and real conversations.

VISION: To Serve & Empower people through Food.

MISSION: To Build Up Community using Food and Conversation.

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Fork Real Café Timeline

Our Programs & Offers

Recognition Through the Years

Our Partners & Achievements

Major Sponsors & Donors

Support Our Services

2016 – Fork Real Café was incorporated.

2017 – Grand opening at Creamery Building and began offering catering services.

2018 – Relocated to 324 St. Joseph Street.

2020-2021 – Continued serving the community throughout the pandemic.

2022 – Held the first Chef’s Dinner Auction.

2023 – Expanded services with the Fork Real Food Truck.

2024 – Planned for expansion to the new downtown location and debuted at the Central States Fair German Tent.

2025 – Moved to 507 Main Street with a commercial kitchen and began booking meetings at Fork Real.

2026 – Launched cooking classes.

REAL PEOPLE

VOLUNTEERS

We rely on a myriad of people from all walks of life at the café - from regular weekly volunteers, one-time volunteers, or those who volunteer in return for a meal. Volunteers serve to keep things ‘cooking’.

PARTNERSHIPS

Community is at the heart of what we do. We partner with local groups to give and receive support, sharing meals with foster families and providing food to women’s and children’s homes.

REAL FOOD

MEALS SERVED / GIFTED

COOKING CLASSES

Everyone is invited to enjoy a home-style meal made with love—no matter their budget. Meal tokens can be purchased to share with others or donate to the café.

We provide an opportunity to connect with old or new friends through a variety of cooking classes for individuals to learn new skills or hone existing skills and enjoy the fruits of their learning.

FOOD TRUCK

EMPLOYABLE SKILLS

There is no better way to learn than working alongside someone with more experience. Multiple partner organizations bring their clients into our kitchen to learn different food service skills to enhance their job opportunities.

The Food Truck takes our mission on the road, bringing fresh, delicious meals directly into the community. Whether at a neighborhood gathering or a local event, everyone is welcome at our window.

REAL CONVERSATION

Recognition Through the Years

2019 – Received Sustainability Award from the City of Rapid City.

2023 – Received Diversity & Inclusion Award from Elevate Rapid City.

2020 – Received the Acts of Excellence Award from the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

2024 – Received Community Award from Ellsworth AFB.

2022 – Received Community Service Award from South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA).

2025 – Chosen as a Bush Foundation Grant Finalist.

Our Partners

Black Hills Special Services (Project Select & Project Skills)
Black Hills Works
Fountain Springs church
Intermediate Correctional Intervention Program (ICIP)
Love INC
Rapid City School District
Rimrock Church
Rockside Ranch
South Dakota Kids Belong

Achievements

$374,600+

Meals Gifted

102,000+

Meals Served

94,244+

Hours volunteered

137+

Hours of culinary education

Major Donors & Sponsors

Because of you, Fork Real remains a place where everyone has a seat at the table.

Generosity fuels more than meals—it creates a welcoming space for real people to gather, share and connect. Financial support means we’re able to provide fresh delicious meals to our community that extends beyond our café walls to support families served through our partner organizations.