Our blog readers are accustomed to hearing about the many events and campaigns that benefit the Food Bank For New York City and help us fight hunger and food poverty in our city. While our bloggers will continue writing about our experiences with these important efforts, we also wanted to start letting our readers know about upcoming events and campaign that you can participate in, playing an important role in raising funds and awareness for the fight to end hunger and food poverty throughout the five boroughs.
So read below for a selection of upcoming events and campaigns — and don't forget to mark your calendars!
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 Labor Day Food, Wine & Rejuvenation Weekend
When: September 3, 2010 – September 6, 2010
Location: Good Commons Plymouth, VT
You still have time to reserve a spot for this great weekend retreat benefiting the Food Bank — act fast! Kick back and fight hunger with Good Commons at their Labor Day Food, Wine & Rejuvenation Weekend, September 3 - 6, 2010. Tickets include round trip transportation from NYC, two private chefs, 4-course dinners with wine pairings, on-site mixologist & beverage expert, outdoor excursions and more! Book your tickets today and enjoy a weekend of fun and indulgence all while helping the Food Bank! A portion of the proceeds from this weekend will benefit the Food Bank.
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 Feed Your Soul
When: September 19, 2010
Location: New York City
Feed your soul and hungry New Yorkers! On Sunday, September 19, dine at offManhattan's favorite green restaurants — including Rose Water, Brooklyn Farmacy and iCi — and 10 percent of the day's gross proceeds will go to the Food Bank. Check out the list of participating restaurants and make your reservations today!
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 2010 NYC Dumpling Festival
When: September 25, 2010
Location: Sara D. Roosevelt Park on E. Houston Street
Celebrate all things dumpling at the Dumpling Festival! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Food Bank For New York City. Taste dumplings from around the world and from restaurants around the city and watch the dumpling eating contest!
Read our blog post on the 2009 Dumpling Festival.
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 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
When: October 7, 2010 – October 10, 2010
Presented by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure magazines, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is the biggest culinary event in the big apple! The festival's all-star lineup has included Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri, Giada De Laurentiis and many more conducting culinary demonstrations, discussion panels, book signings and special tasting events. Visit nycwineandfoodfestival.com for the latest updates. Benefiting the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength, 100 percent of the net proceeds benefit hunger relief. Tickets on sale now!
Read our blog post on the 2009 Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival.
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Check out the Food Bank's Events & Campaigns and Ongoing Campaigns Calendars for more ways to help fight hunger in New York City.
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