Mount Kisco Child Care Center Announces Culinary Partners for 20th Annual Fundraiser
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Attendees will enjoy samplings from top local restaurants, giving them an opportunity to experience a wide variety of delicious, fresh foods.
The 20th Annual 'Feed Me Fresh' fundraiser will feature an array of samplings from local restaurants at Ivanna Farms in Mount Kisco on Saturday, September 21st, 2024.
The event supports MKCCC's mission to ensure every child has access to high-quality childcare and nutritious meals, moving towards a better, healthier community.
Chefs Tommy Calandrucci of Stone Fire and Maarten Steenman of La Tulipe Desserts will team up to prepare an incredible three-course plated meal during the program.
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Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to high-quality child care and early education, has unveiled the culinary partners for its 20th Annual 'Feed Me Fresh: An Edible Evening' fundraiser. The event will take place at Ivanna Farms in Mount Kisco on Saturday, September 21st, 2024.
MKCCC has been serving working families in Westchester for over 50 years, currently caring for 145 children ranging from three months to eleven years old. The 'Feed Me Fresh' program, which educates children about health and nutrition through gardening and cooking, is the inspiration behind the event. The program includes hands-on farming units and cooking classes based on seasonal offerings from playground gardens, creating well-rounded, developmentally appropriate activities for each age group.
The event will showcase fresh foods from top local restaurants that generously donate their time and talents. This year's lineup includes A & S Marketplace, Ben & Jerry's, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Crabtree's Kittle House, Exit 4 Food Hall, Ladle of Love, Little Drunken Chef, Lexington Square Café, Mentor's Mediterranean Steakhouse, Mimi's Coffee House, Monarca, and Mt. Kisco Seafood. Additionally, Chefs Tommy Calandrucci from Stone Fire and Maarten Steenman from La Tulipe Desserts will prepare a three-course plated meal.
The fundraiser is supported by numerous community businesses and individuals, including Bedford & New Canaan Magazine, The Benefit Shop Foundation, and many others. All proceeds will go directly to MKCCC's Scholarship Fund, which assists families in the community who would otherwise find high-quality child care unaffordable.
Executive Director Dawn Meyerski emphasized the importance of the event, stating, 'The dedication of the participating restaurants and the generosity of our sponsors are what make this event truly special. Their commitment to our community and our mission is invaluable.'
This year's honorees are Peter Schwarz, a longtime supporter and Treasurer of the MKCCC Board of Directors, and Ruth Goodman, MKCCC's social worker. Tickets for the event are now available for purchase.
Curated from 24-7 Press Release
