It’s been a bumper crop for pumpkin farmers this year. Everywhere you look the orange-ribbed squashes and their fellow gourds are on doorsteps, tabletops and desktops. But in addition to being eye-catchers, pumpkins are also part of the upcoming holiday feasting. And VNA is taking full advantage of the pumpkin popularity for its 7th Annual Power of Pie. Of course, the … [Read more...] about VNA Adds A New Pumpkin Yummy To The Power Of Pie Fundraiser
Hunger
JUST IN: Friday’s Harvest Is Still At The Arboretum With A Slight Change Of Location
Hurricanes are fickle fellows. Just when you think you know what they’re going to do, they up and change plans. While the folks south of DFW are getting washed out thanks to Imelda, it appears that the forecast for today is going to be sprinkles here and there. And now the weather teams are downgrading their original guess of 60% chance of showers to 40 t0 50% for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Friday’s Harvest Is Still At The Arboretum With A Slight Change Of Location
North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Food Bank
According to North Texas Food Bank Annual Campaign Manager Lexi Kay, The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a hunger-relief organization that focuses on providing children, seniors and families access to nutritious foods. Nearly 800,000 people across our service area are food insecure–this includes almost 300,000 children. Through more than 200 Partner Agencies, feeding … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Food Bank
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Harvest 2019
According to Harvest 2019 co-chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton, Please join us, along with Honorary Chair Chef Dean Fearing, for the 6th annual Harvest benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s A Tasteful Place gardens and pavilion. Put on your casual chic attire and be the first to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Harvest 2019
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Soup’s On! 2020
According to The Stewpot Alliance President Emily Turner, In 2020, The Stewpot will mark its 45th year of service to individuals and families experiencing and at risk of homelessness in Dallas. It is an honor as President of The Stewpot Alliance to support an organization with such a long history of bringing resources and restoration to our neighbors. 2020 is going to be a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Soup’s On! 2020
6th Annual Harvest Plans Including Dean Fearing As Honorary Chair Kicked Off at W Highrise
High above downtown Dallas at the W highrise on Thursday, June 13, 2019 Harvest Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton had big announcements to kick off the annual North Texas Food Bank fundraiser. Not only had they landed the "dean of Dallas dining" as the honorary chair, they had found a very "tasteful" place for the graze-athon. Here's a report from the field: Renowned chef … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Harvest Plans Including Dean Fearing As Honorary Chair Kicked Off at W Highrise
JUST IN: Chef Dean Fearing To Serve As 2019 Harvest’s Chief Chef
Last night 2019 Harvest Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton gathered the North Texas Food Bank at Smita and Dr. Bharat Sangani's fabulous W Dallas Residences condo for an official kick-off celebration and the reveal of big news about the event on Friday, September 20. This year’s chief chef will be none other than that guitar-strumming, “ritzy” Dean Fearing. And if anybody … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Chef Dean Fearing To Serve As 2019 Harvest’s Chief Chef
JUST IN: 2019 Harvest Chairs, Date And Locations Deliciously Served Up
The Arboretum seems to be the center of the North Texas fundraising universe. Word just arrived that the North Texas Food Bank’s “Harvest” is returning to the Arboretum with a slight tweak. Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton have decided to move last year’s fundraiser of grazing from the Camp House to the yumilicious "A Tasteful Place." According to NTFB CEO/President … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Harvest Chairs, Date And Locations Deliciously Served Up
Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance
According to one Soup's On! Luncheon vet chef, this year's venue was a vast improvement over last year’s fundraiser, when “there were no bowls. The staff seemed like they didn’t know what was going on, as if it was their first day.” Not so this year. Chief Chef Brian Luscher praised the professionalism of the Hilton Anatole staff and how they were all smiles and greeting … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance
After Touring Stewpot Alliance, Soup’s On Keynoter Regina Calcaterra Was Part Of The Event’s Patron Party
On the evening of Wednesday, January 16, the weather provided just a slight chill thanks to a 60-degree temperature and a breeze. At Christine and Frank Scardino’s Preston Hollow mansion, a fellow made his way to the fireplace in the living room and den to make sure fires were well in place. Everything was in place for The Stewpot Alliance's Soup's On! Luncheon patron party … [Read more...] about After Touring Stewpot Alliance, Soup’s On Keynoter Regina Calcaterra Was Part Of The Event’s Patron Party
JUST IN: 19th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon To Have A-Rod For A Home Run Of A Fundraiser
The news is continuing to hit home runs for upcoming North Texas fundraising. This one is tailor-made for anyone who loves baseball, is addicted to TMZ and/or is a St. Philip’s School and Community Center supporter. First, clear your lunchtime on Friday, March 1. You’ll want to be in the St. Philip’s Snyder Activity Center for the 19th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon. Now, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 19th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon To Have A-Rod For A Home Run Of A Fundraiser