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Festival’s
charities partners include Bert’s Big Adventure, Share Our
Strength’s Cooking Matters program and more!
“Bucket
List Bash”
kickoff party to
benefit The Giving Kitchen
ATLANTA
(August 27, 2015) – This year’s Taste of
Atlanta is set to serve up phenomenal fun and food that is
not only tasty on the tongue, but also good for the soul. The
festival, returning to Midtown at Tech Square Friday, September 25
– Sunday, September 27, has once again partnered with several
nonprofits to benefit local charities and to provide support for
Atlanta families in need.
New
this year, Taste of Atlanta has partnered with Bert’s Big
Adventure, an organization that provides a
magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney
World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and
their families, and The Giving Kitchen, an organization
that provides emergency assistance grants to Atlanta area workers
facing unanticipated hardship.
“Giving
back to the community has always been an integral part of Taste of
Atlanta,” said Dale DeSena, founder of Taste of Atlanta. “The
incredible food, interactive cooking classes and live entertainment
are all compelling components of the festival, but partnering with
impactful charities like Bert’s Big Adventure and The Giving
Kitchen is what really means the most to me. Taste of Atlanta offers
more than just a fun weekend – we’re serving food with
integrity.”
Over
the past 13 years, the festival has donated portions of event ticket
sales and silent auction proceeds to a variety of area nonprofits and
provided several tons of leftover food to the Atlanta Community Food
Bank. This year, Taste of Atlanta will donate a portion of the event
proceeds to Bert's Big Adventure, and all silent auction proceeds
will benefit Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters Atlanta project,
a cooking-based program that provides a strong foundation in
nutrition, cooking, and household budgeting through specialized
courses for adults, kids, and teens.
“We
have always admired Taste of Atlanta’s focus on philanthropy, and
we’re thrilled to be on board as a charity partner this year,”
said Bert Weiss, co-founder of Bert’s Big Adventure. “Their
support allows Bert’s Big Adventure to fulfill our mission to take
very deserving children and their families to Walt Disney World,
which is truly an experience of a lifetime.”
A
portion of the proceeds from Taste of Atlanta’s
kickoff event, themedBucket List
Bash, on Friday, September 25 will be
donated to The Giving Kitchen. This all-inclusive block party will
feature bites from some of the city’s best restaurants, delicious
drinks crafted by unmatched mixologists and lively tunes from Five
Bone Rack and Blair Crimmins & the Hookers.
“Taste
of Atlanta really rallies behind our city’s restaurant community,
and that is a major part of what we stand for at The Giving Kitchen.
Just like The Giving Kitchen, Taste of Atlanta supports Atlanta’s
dynamic restaurant community,” said Stephanie Galer of The Giving
Kitchen. “Partnering with Taste of Atlanta allows us to interact
directly with those we serve—restaurant workers. We are honored to
be the beneficiary for the festival’s kickoff party and look
forward to celebrating Atlanta’s vibrant food scene.”
Taste
of Atlanta also supports American Culinary Federation (Greater
Atlanta Chapter), Second Helpings Atlanta, Inc. and Hospitality
Education Foundation of Georgia’s ProStart® program.
“It’s
a privilege to be aligned with such powerful charities,” said
DeSena. “Their dedication to supporting our community and raising
awareness and financial aid for families in need is truly inspiring.
I welcome any opportunity for Taste of Atlanta to play a role in
helping these organizations reach their goals and ultimately making a
difference."
For
more information about Taste of Atlanta’s charity partners or to
purchase tickets, please visit tasteofatlanta.com.
About
Taste of Atlanta:
Taste
of Atlanta packs the bold flavors, colorful personalities and vibrant
energy of an entire city into 10 blocks in Midtown Atlanta to turn
tasters into diners. The three-day festival explores the
city's unique neighborhoods by sampling tastes from the
chefs and bartenders that give each area its own creative energy.
Since its inception in 2002, Taste of Atlanta has become an annual
pilgrimage for thousands of food, wine, beer and cocktail lovers from
across the country. Festival attendees bring their adventurous
appetites and experience a full range of flavors, from time-honored
Southern classics to innovative dishes that are destined to be the
next culinary trend. Patrons also enjoy interactive cooking
demonstrations on four main stages, live entertainment and
family-friendly activities for food lovers of all ages. Taste of
Atlanta supports several Atlanta non-profit groups, including Share
Our Strength’s
Cooking Matters, Atlanta’s
Table, Georgia Organics and Hospitality Education Foundation of
Georgia and ProStart®. Indulge in the city’s
flavors Friday through Sunday, September 25-27 in
Midtown at Tech Square to truly savor what makes Atlanta the food
capital of the South. For more information,
visitwww.tasteofatlanta.com.
Stay
connected to Taste of Atlanta 2015:
About
TasteATL:
TasteATL,
the culinary event management company best known for orchestrating
Taste of Atlanta, the city’s largest food festival, presents food
festivals and events throughout the year. For more information,
visitwww.TasteATL.net.
About
Bert’s Big Adventure:
Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®. Following the annual trip, Bert’s Big Adventure provides year-round support through initiatives such as the Reunion Adventures, the Fairy Godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. The trip and programs create a community of families that establish lasting friendships with others facing similar challenges. Online atwww.bertsbigadventure.org, facebook.com/bertsbigadventure andtwitter.com/bertsbigadv.
Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®. Following the annual trip, Bert’s Big Adventure provides year-round support through initiatives such as the Reunion Adventures, the Fairy Godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. The trip and programs create a community of families that establish lasting friendships with others facing similar challenges. Online atwww.bertsbigadventure.org, facebook.com/bertsbigadventure andtwitter.com/bertsbigadv.
About
The Giving Kitchen
The
Giving Kitchen (TGK) is a nonprofit charity based in Atlanta, GA
inspired by an overwhelming expression of support from the
hospitality industry when Atlanta chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed
with last stage cancer in December 2012. From helping with the cost
of living expenses to funeral arrangements, TGK provides emergency
assistance to members of the metro Atlanta restaurant community.
Funding for the sustainability of TGK comes from a variety of sources
including direct beneficiary events, personal donations and profits
from a one-of-a-kind platform generated by Staplehouse Restaurant.
For more information on The Giving Kitchen and Staplehouse
Restaurant, visit www.thegivingkitchen.org or www.staplehouse.com.
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