In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, New Orleans bakers Beth Biundo, Megan Forman, and Maggie Scales are rallying in solidarity to support relief efforts for fellow business owners. Several local bakeries and restaurants will join in the fundraising event, of which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Regarding Her, an organization committed to accelerating the growth of women-owned businesses, and Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization committed to helping all people affected by poverty or emergencies. “We know first hand the devastation a natural disaster delivers,” said Beth Biundo. “While there is nothing we can do to assist on-site, we will do what we do best, and that’s to bake or cook. We hope that our efforts will provide resources that could be the difference between survival and closure.”
WHEN: Saturday, February 1, 2025 / 3 – 5 p.m. WHERE: La Boulangerie, 4600 Magazine Street WHO: (Participating bakeries and restaurants as of Jan. 15, 2025): Ayu Bakehouse, Beth Biundo, Bittersweet Confections, Bywater Bakery, Dakar, Flour Moon Bagels, Gracious Bakery, La Boulangerie, Lagniappe Bakehouse, Lilette, Leo’s, Molly’s Rise & Shine, Nolita, Paladar 511, Stein’s Deli, Breads on Oak, NOCHI. Toups Family Meal (TFM), Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups’ 501c3 non-profit dedicated to eradicating food insecurity in New Orleans, is proudly hosting its second annual Christmas Dinner Drive on Saturday, December 21st. Delivering free Christmas Dinner meal boxes to 2,000 New Orleanians, Isaac, Amanda and their team of volunteers are working hard to ensure a warm and joyful holiday season for those who need it most.
That Saturday, from 2 PM - 5 PM, volunteer delivery drivers will drive across New Orleans to deliver box meals containing all the fixings for a festive Christmas feast: A whole chicken, along with classic sides like collard greens, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and pie for dessert. While this is the second drive for the non-profit, it will be the first time that the meals are delivered directly to those in need. Isaac and Amanda are seeking funds to continue their wonderful efforts and supply even more families with meals. To support this heartfelt initiative, donate by clicking here. To register as a volunteer driver, click here. Follow Toups Family Meal on social media @toupsfamilymeal WHEN/WHERE: The Toups Family Meal Christmas Dinner Drive will begin at the TFM distribution facility, located at 845 North Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans. The drivers will depart on Saturday, December 21st at 2 PM and distribute throughout the city until 5 PM. Tonight's dinner (Wed 20th Nov) series raises money for rebuilding efforts in Asheville, NC. On the menu:
Chicken & Rice Dumpling pineapple chow chow, fresno chile, nori by CHEF SOPHINA UONG, MISTER MAO Wood Fired Octopus aguachile, Mawi cool ranch chips by CHEF BRETT MONTELEONE, HUFFT MARCHAND HOSPITALITY Pork Belly braised Greens, persimmon agrodolce by CHEF JARED HEIDER, JUNIORS ON HARRISON Pollo Asado sofrito marinated chicken by CHEF WILFREDO AVELAR, MAWI TORTILLA Falooda chia, sev, pomegranate, azteca chocolate gelato by CHEF SOPHINA UONG Tickets are $100 per guest + tax, which includes four courses and one Cathead Satsuma Vodka welcome cocktail. Additional beverages to be charged a la carte pricing. Ticket price does not include gratuity. All ticket sales are final (no refunds). Book here Toups Family Meal (TFM), Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups’ non-profit dedicated to providing food security for families in need, is excited to host its first annual Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive on Saturday, November 23rd. Delivering free Thanksgiving grocery meal boxes to 1,500 New Orleanians, Isaac, Amanda and their team of volunteers are working hard to ensure that no family in New Orleans goes hungry this Thanksgiving.
That Saturday, from 3PM-5PM, volunteer delivery drivers will set out in their vehicles to deliver box meals containing all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving meal: A whole chicken with just enough time to thaw for the big day, along with classic sides like collard greens, potatoes, mac n’ cheese, cornbread, and dessert. Additionally, in keeping with the theme of the holiday season, the boxes will include a milk chocolate advent calendar. This special treat will allow families to experience the added joy of being able to count down the days to Christmas! To donate, click here. To register to be a volunteer driver, click here. Follow Toups Family Meal on social media @toupsfamilymeal WHEN/WHERE: The Toups Family Meal Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive will begin at the TFM distribution facility, located at 845 North Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans. The drivers will depart at 3PM and distribute throughout the city until 5PM. The devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina in a dire situation. Recognizing the urgency, over twenty New Orleans chefs and restaurant owners have united to create Cooks for Carolina. This dinner series will provide crucial support to independent restaurants and restaurant employees in Asheville and Buncombe County.
Each New Orleans restaurant will send 100% of the proceeds from its individually created event to the nonprofit Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which is coordinating the distribution of grants to small, independent restaurants in Asheville and Buncombe County. Several North Carolina chefs will join the New Orleans restaurants to share what they are going through as they rebuild. Events begin on November 6th and continue through the holidays. Reservations are required and can be made online (see website for details). “We know what they are going through in North Carolina, and we know what it’s like to be waiting for potable water,” said Chef John Harris, chef-owner of Lilette and Bouligny Tavern and local organizer of Cooks for Carolina. “Asheville is such a beautiful part of the country, and I love spending time there, so it’s especially important to me to support these chefs and restaurants. I want to see them survive and come back stronger.” For details, up-to-date event information and reservations visit www.cooksforcarolina.com Toups Family Meal (TFM), Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups’ non-profit and mission for change dedicated to providing food security for families in need, is hosting its First Annual Pumpkin Drive. This event will take place on Saturday, October 5th, from 1PM-5PM with the goal of bringing a little seasonal sweetness to 500 children and families in need by delivering 500 free big pumpkins and festive decorating kits.
Volunteer delivery drivers will set out in their vehicles filled with pumpkins and decorating kits; a mobile pumpkin patch. These festive gifts will be distributed throughout New Orleans. What began as a grassroots effort in March 2020 to provide meals during the COVID-19 crisis has evolved into a dedicated organization committed to addressing hunger. To date, TFM has served over 175,000 meals and continues its efforts through initiatives like the summer meal program. For additional information or to support this cause, visit www.toupsfamilymeal.com. To donate, click here. To register to be a volunteer driver, click here. Follow Toups’ Family Meal on social media @toupsfamilymeal The Toups Family Meal First Annual Pumpkin Drive will begin at the TFM distribution facility, located at 845 North Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans. The truck will depart at 1PM and distribute throughout the city until 5PM. Chef Alon Shaya and the Shaya Barnett Foundation will host the second benefit dinner for the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC), the city’s hub for career and technical education (CTE). This cause is especially dear to Chef Alon, whose own CTE teacher, Donna Barnett, inspired and encouraged him to discover his passion for cooking, and ultimately inspired the creation of the Shaya Barnett Foundation and their support for NOCC.
The first benefit dinner held in the fall of 2022 raised over $100,000 to equip NOCC’s new Culinary Lab with state-of-the-art kitchen tools and appliances. Funds raised at this year’s event will provide ongoing support for NOCC’s Culinary Arts programming, ensuring that the center can continue to provide valuable training without financial barriers for students. The event will take place at Saba on Monday, September 23 at 6pm, with a four-course family-style menu curated by Chef Alon and NOCC culinary arts students, who developed the dessert course. There will also be signature cocktails and wine pairings. Tickets are $250, and can be purchased on Eventbrite HERE. First Course:
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