Offering community, hope and a path forward for food and beverage professionals who struggle with addiction and substance abuse.

A MAD7 film by MAD Video featuring Ben’s Friends with co-founder Mickey Bakst.

A Southern Foodways Alliance film by Ethan Payne featuring Ben’s Friends with co-founder Steve Palmer.

Special Announcements

Our Miami in-person meetings will now be every first and third Monday of the month at 8pm at Dunn’s Overton Farm & Marketing.

Starting October 12th, we’re be launching our Ben’s Friends Femmes Richmond in-person meeting! Meetings will be every Sunday at 6pm at Studio One-Twenty. A recovery meeting for femme-identifying people working in food & bev.

Be a friend to Ben’s Friends

If you would like to lend your support, a donation to Ben’s Friends will ensure that our organization can continue to grow and provide a safe haven for those grappling with and maintaining sobriety. We appreciate your support and generosity!

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