Young Professionals Support Foodshare

In late June, a talented group of industry leaders from our local communities decided to host what they hope to become an annual regional networking event for young professionals in Hartford and Tolland County, with a portion of the proceeds from the event going to support Foodshare’s work to end hunger. The event was called  “Local Food, Local Fun, Local Impact” and was held at the Market Grille in Manchester. Fifty people bought tickets and attended this first-time event, and the raffle and additional contributions brought the total to a wonderful $500 donation! The co-hosts came out to Foodshare in August to present the check and got a tour of Foodshare’s warehouse.

Pictured from left to right are:

Cate Evans, Realtor, Coldwell Banker South Windsor

Dan Tarbell, Financial Advisor,  Ameriprise.
Alexandra RiceViens, Attorney, Jacobs, Walker, Rice and Barry

Jennifer Casalone, Insurance Consultant, Bearingstar Insurance

with Wendy Kohn, Foodshare’s Director of Development

Cate Evans remarked that “I am passionate about connecting with people, and Foodshare has always been one of my favorite local charities. I am thrilled to see both of these parts of my life come together at this special event”.

We are so grateful to the Young Professionals Network for partnering with Foodshare to end hunger!

Would you like to know how you can best support the work to end hunger? Go here for ideas about volunteering and here for ideas about donating.