Growing Hope is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Chefs in the Garden fundraiser, set to take place on Sept. 15, 2024, and Sept. 22, 2024, at the Growing Hope Farm in Ypsilanti.
Beginning at 5 pm each evening, the two-part dinner series featuring celebrated chefs Kiki Louya and Ji Hye Kim will offer an experience of local farm-to-table food and encourage support for strengthening our local food system. In addition to the memorable dining experience, attendees will enjoy auctions, raffles, and live entertainment.
After a break in 2023, guests can expect to experience the first Chefs in the Garden joint fundraiser with the partnership of Detroit Food Academy on Sept. 15th. Both organizations share a mission for youth programming in local food systems through culinary arts, sustainable farming, entrepreneurship, education, and leadership in local communities. The evening will feature a three-course dinner with dessert, prepared by Chef Kiki Louya, recognized as one of 16 Black Chefs Changing Food in America by the New York Times and other notable chefs from Detroit Food Academy. Working alongside teen program participants from Detroit Food Academy and Growing Hope, this collaboration showcases culinary talent and highlights the importance of youth engagement in food systems.
All proceeds from the Sept. 15 event will support Detroit Food Academy and Growing Hope's efforts in empowering Detroit and Ypsilanti youth.
Volunteers for the event will assist chefs, sign in guests, pass around appetizers, serve drinks, serve guests all meal courses, bus tables, clean dishes, and assist with tearing the event down. It's a fun event filled with smiling faces and happy bellies.
And yes- volunteers will get to taste the food! Come have a great time with great people, and eat great food!
Shifts:
- Setup - 2-4:30 p.m.
- Serving/event help - 4:30-8 p.m.
- Cleanup - 8-10 p.m.
