Funding the Future of Food in Our State
Our annual fundraiser dinner is one of our favorite nights of the year, but thanks to Covid-19, our plans (like so many others) have changed.
This year, we will be hosting a drive-through, pick-up picnic dinner basket on Sunday, October 18 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Each basket will serve two people (menu below), and will come complete—naturally—with a bottle of Champagne.
You will be able to purchase your basket as well as shop for unique Dame-led virtual experiences, virtual wine tastings, and a variety of specialty items including art, books, a 3-day juice cleanse from Farm Bowl + Juice Co., and more at our online storefront.
A new feature this year is a raffle. We’re offering two packages that each include 12 $100 gift cards from restaurants around the city, including OvenBird, Satterfield’s, El ZunZún, Gianmarco’s, The Bright Star, Hot and Hot Fish Club, and more. Each ticket is $25.
Click here to purchase tickets for the basket and raffle and to view our online storefront.
Additionally, everyone in line to pick up their baskets or cocktail kits will be treated to a fun, free extra: a small treat from Happy City Boxes, which shares locally sources treats that are sure to bring a smile to your face, or Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn, which specializes in crafting small-batch, artisan-style sweet and salty kettle popped corn. The owner of Naughty But Nice, Tanesha Sims-Summers, received LDEI Birmingham’s Entrepreneur Award two years ago.
One important thing remains the same: We remain deeply committed to supporting and empowering women of all ages all across our state through our scholarship and grant program. Since it began four years ago, nearly $60,000 has been awarded to women across the state pursuing a wide variety of food- and culinary-related careers. Those women include students pursing food and hospitality-related careers in community colleges and four-year universities; high school students participating in culinary ProStart competitions; female entrepreneurs who are growing their businesses; and non-profit organizations doing invaluable work in the community.
Please continue to check back here as we will update this page as more details are finalized. We appreciate your support!
