Thirteen Katy-area nonprofits received grants from Katy Taste Fest this year, in a special presentation at the event’s VIP kickoff night on February 27. The festivities, held at Typhoon Texas at 555 Katy Fort Bend Road in Katy, featured tacos and tequila tastings, live entertainment, the presentation of the Katy Foodie Award winners, and Singo Bingo with chances to win prizes, creating a high-energy and interactive start to the weekend event.

Katy Taste Fest founder Cyril Thomas presented almost $20,000 in grants to the nonprofits, who have partnered with the festival as volunteers. All 100% of net proceeds from the festival benefit local non-profits. To date, Katy Taste Fest has raised $150,000+ for organizations serving vulnerable children and families.

This year’s recipients include:


Lunches of Love $4,000.00

Hope Impacts $4,000.00

Day 41 Resource Center $1,000.00

Arc of Katy $3,200.00

Katy Christian Ministries $2,500.00

Clothed by Faith $1,000.00

The Ballard House $1,250.00

Mesa Outreach $500.00

Katy Richmond Young Life

Capernaum $500.00

Spring Branch Community Health Center $500.00

Katy Cares $500.00

Society Prosper $500.00

Upbring Krause $500.00

Total $19,950.00