March is turning out to be a pretty busy month! Shortly after I get back from Food Blog Forum Orlando, I have the opportunity to attend The Food for Though Gala. Now if you haven’t heard about it yet – you won’t want to miss it! It benefits such a great cause.
ACHIEVEability, a West Philadelphia non-profit that works to permanently break the cycle of poverty for low-income, single parent, and homeless families, is pleased to announce that the annual Food for Thought Gala will be held on March 24 at Urban Outfitters’ headquarters in the Navy Yard.
The Food For Thought Gala is presented by PNC Bank, and is also sponsored in part by Philadelphia Magazine, UPS, and Infiniti. Tickets to the Gala can be found by clicking here. The event will also feature food prepared by top chefs from the Greater Philadelphia area, including Marc Vetri (Vetri), Kevin Sbraga (Sbraga, Top Chef Season 7), Jeff Michaud (Osteria), Peter Woolsey (Bistrot La Minette), and Marcie Turney (Barbuzzo).
As you know, in 2011, all four of these restaurants appeared in the Top 10 of Philadelphia Magazine’s “50 Best Place to Eat Right Now.” Other chefs confirmed to cook at the event are Jonathan Adams (Pub & Kitchen), Meredith Coyle (Aneu), Phoebe Esmon (The Farmers’ Cabinet), Mitch Prensky (Supper), Keith Rudolf (Terrain), Charles Schmidt (Philadelphia O.I.C.), John Stritzinger (Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse), and Townsend Wentz (McCrossen’s Tavern)
The Gala’s honoree, Principal Thomas-EL, is a well known educator in the Philadelphia community. He was a teacher and principal with the Philadelphia School District from 1987-2009, and has received national acclaim as a teacher and chess coach. Principal EL is a regular contributor on “The Dr. Oz Show” and the author of two best-selling books, “I Choose to Stay,” and “The Immortality of Influence.” He was chosen as Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Philadelphian” in 2006, and received the University of Pennsylvania’s distinguished Martin Luther King Award.
The ticket prices are as follows:
Young Friends Ticket – $150 (For guests 35 and younger)
General Ticket – $200
VIP Ticket – $300 (Includes access to Infiniti VIP Lounge, Reserved parking and seating, special VIP gifts, and early admission to the event at 6 p.m.)
Purchase your tickets here.
Event Details:
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Philadelphia Navy Yard
5000 S. Broad St., Bldg. 543
7:00pm to 11:00pm
6:00pm to 7:00pm (VIP Early Admission)
ACHIEVEability is an agency that permanently breaks the cycle of poverty for low-income, single-parent and homeless families. ACHIEVEability provides housing and supportive services so parents can pursue higher education and become self-sufficient. Everything we do promotes accountability for our families. This year, ACHIEVEability is celebrating 30 years of helping families achieve self-sufficiency.
Find ACHIEVEability on the web. http://www.achieveability.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ACHIEVEability
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ACHIEVEability/179026932125700
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