Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser
Jan
19
6:00 PM18:00

Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser

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Join us for a Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser. $100 ticket includes dinner, dessert & the show. There will be a cash bar. Big Fred will be the host for some of Maryland’s Best Comedians. The proceeds will go towards mentoring youth at The Food Project in SW Baltimore.

Dinner will be a fabulous farm fresh Italian buffet provided by Cafe Mezanotte. Dessert & coffee. Cash bar.

Cafe Mezzanotte

760 Ritchie Highway (Rt. 2)
Severna Park, Maryland 21146
t 410-647-1100
https://www.cafemezzanotte.com/

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The Grind Private Table Event
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00

The Grind Private Table Event

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Indulge in the Southwest Baltimore Private Dinner Series, a showcase of Community-Based Education by The Food Project. Join us for these intimate gatherings that bring together community members and leaders transformed in a picturesque setting to share views and voices. Led by the talented Chef Kira and prepared by our youth leaders from SW Baltimore, each meal features the finest fresh ingredients.

As light jazz sets the mood, our culinary journey begins with a farm-fresh harvest dinner, followed by an exquisite smoked chicken entree accompanied by southern green beans, fresh sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese that's truly out of this world. Conclude your evening on a sweet note with a delectable banana pudding dessert, perfectly paired with a delightful fall blend from Gingers Fresh Juice.

These dinners are more than a meal; they're an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the incredible work of our community and its youth leaders. Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, deliciousness, and the vibrant flavors of Southwest Baltimore.

Dinners are limited seating. Call 443-690-1694 for more questions.

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The Grind Private Table Event
Oct
10
6:00 PM18:00

The Grind Private Table Event

Indulge in the Southwest Baltimore Private Dinner Series, a showcase of Community-Based Education by The Food Project. Join us for these intimate gatherings that bring together community members and leaders transformed in a picturesque setting to share views and voices. Led by the talented Chef Kira and prepared by our youth leaders from SW Baltimore, each meal features the finest fresh ingredients.

As light jazz sets the mood, our culinary journey begins with a farm-fresh harvest dinner, followed by an exquisite smoked chicken entree accompanied by southern green beans, fresh sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese that's truly out of this world. Conclude your evening on a sweet note with a delectable banana pudding dessert, perfectly paired with a delightful fall blend from Gingers Fresh Juice.

These dinners are more than a meal; they're an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the incredible work of our community and its youth leaders. Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, deliciousness, and the vibrant flavors of Southwest Baltimore.

Dinners are limited seating. Call to RSVP for the next dinner 443-690-1694.

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Investors' Dinner
Feb
22
5:00 PM17:00

Investors' Dinner

Investors Dinner 2/22 5-7pm to reveal our new system at The Food Project. RSVP ONLY.

Fine Dining 3 course meal prepared and hosted by the youth lead by Chef @CatinaSmith.

This Community Based Learning system we will reveal was developed by an Air Force Colonel that took the worse squadron and made them the best. The youth will have their skills and tasks for classes, volunteering and jobs out of the kitchen recorded. A resume will be built on the backend along with connecting them to mentors & behavioral therapy.

For serious investors wanting to be a part of creating real solutions to empower Baltimore. With your help we can create a duplicatable model for other parts of the city.

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Celebrity Bartending FUNdraiser
Jun
17
5:00 PM17:00

Celebrity Bartending FUNdraiser

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Celebrity Bartending FUNdraiser

Monday June 17th 5-8pm

700 E Pratt Street

Join us for a FUN after work event to help support #TheFoodProject at the NEW #BlackwallHitchHarbor. Tips will go towards help serve the youth of SW Baltimore through food empowering programs, mentorship and jobs. Learn more at www.UEmpowerofMD.org



CELEBRITY BARTENDERS:

Michele Whelley, CEO of @EconomicAllianceofGreaterBaltimore

Tavon Mason former NFL Player & Philanthropist

Dominic Nell of City Weeds & Be More Green

Salina Perry Model & Mixologist

Juan Nance of Healthy People Juice and host of On Fire Radio

 


PRIVATE CHEF DINNERS

(to be auctioned):

 
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PRIVATE CHEF DINNER  #1
CHEF “CAT” CATINA SMITH

4 Course Dinner for Six Guests

-Ginger compressed watermelon with mint salad

-English peas risotto 

-Tandoori shrimp with cucumber and yogurt

-Pound cake brûlée banana and chocolate

Chef "Cat " has made a remarkable impact on the food scene in Baltimore. She has a degree in culinary arts from Baltimore International College and later joined the Air Force reserves where she managed a dining facility feeding over 1k troops daily. Currently pursuing her masters in acquisition and procurement management.

Chef Cat has worked at prestigious restaurants such as The Forbes four star, Relais and Chateaux, The Ivy hotel in downtown Baltimore . 

She also curated a calendar called “Just Call Me Chef” highlighting black women chefs.

https://lnkd.in/eGgqSFF
@naturallychefcat @justcallmechef.co





 
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PRIVATE CHEF DINNER  #2:
FARMER NELL

Plant Based Dinner for Four Guests

Enjoy a delicious & healthy meal with Baltimore’s funny & talented Farmer Nell who advocates for food justice and sustainable food sources in the underserved communities of Baltimore. He is a true renaissance man with talents from urban farming to app development all with the goal to bridge gaps, educate and empower.


https://www.bet.com/video/finding-justice/season-1/exclusives/off-the-record-farmer-nell.html

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Celebrity Chef Sharing & Wine Pairing
Jul
11
to Aug 1

Celebrity Chef Sharing & Wine Pairing

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Donating $75 secures your RSVP for the event:

Donate NOW

FOUNDING SPONSORSHIP:

$1000:
logo on website, social media mentions, 2 tickets to event

$2500:
logo on website, annual cookbook, social media mentions, 4 tickets to event

$5000:
logo on website, annual cookbook, social media mentions, logo on kitchen wall, 6 tickets to event

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Jul
6
to Aug 24

8 Week Football Clinic

8 WEEK SUMMER CAMP - WEDNESDAYS 12-3:00 PM
STARTS JULY 6TH

Location: Carroll Park (S. Monroe & Southern Blvd side)
 

Joel Gamble Football Clinic

12-1:00pm football clinic for   8-11yrs old
  1-2:00pm football clinic for 12-16yrs old
  2-3:00pm football clinic for Kids Safe Zone

Get in shape this summer with Joel Gambles Football Clinic. It will include different fitness skills as well as throwing, catching, blocking, running, everything about football!

Sideline Activities

12-3:00pm arts & crafts, games, reading tent, snacks & drinks

REGISTER NOW

Call Michelle to volunteer or for any questions 443-690-1694

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Nov
17
4:30 PM16:30

Franciscan Dinner

Join Us For Our Monthly Sponsored Dinner At The Franciscan Center

 

The mission of the Franciscan Center is to provide emergency assistance and supportive outreach to persons who are economically disadvantaged in an effort to assist them in realizing their self-worth and dignity as people of God.

We will prepare and serve the food donated by Cafe Mezzanotte under the guidance of Tom Koukoulis.

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