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Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides free lectures at the San Diego PublicLibrary. Topics about food and drink and how they relate to history and culture are presented by speakers from around the nation.Donations are tax-deductible.
We need your help. CHSD relies on membership dues and donations from people like you. Please renew your membership, donate, or join today. Your contribution helps to provide speakers for our free educational programs. Thank you!
Free Public Meetings
Join us at the San Diego Central Library Neil Morgan Auditorium on the 3rd Saturday of most months of the year. Refreshments served, too!

November Members Event – Books & Records

Become A Member
Your Membership—
- Allows us to present nationally-known speakers
- Supports the San Diego Public Library’s culinary collection
- Provides entry to exclusive members-only events
- Is tax-deductible — CHSD is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization
Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Most gifts are 100 percent deductible as a charitable contribution under Federal and State income tax laws. Please consult your individual tax advisor to determine how much of your contribution is deductible.
Your membership dues make CHSD educational presentations possible and benefit the culinary collection of the San Diego Public Library. CHSD works with but is not affiliated with, the San Diego Public Library and the San Diego Public Library Foundation.