Greetings,
In this issue, we at Table to Table would like to thank our many generous supporters for helping to make this another record-breaking fundraising season for Table to Table. It is difficult to contain our enthusiasm at the extraordinary popularity of this year’s spring events, the Chefs Gala and the standing-room only Great Grill & Pig Out! While we bask briefly in the afterglow of a successful fundraising season, we recognize that hunger does not take a summer vacation. We assure you that the creative energies are already flowing at a vigorous pace as we plan ahead for ways in which we can continue to combat the insidious problem of hunger in our community.
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At Table to Table we know that we can’t achieve our goal to provide fresh, nutritious meals to those in need without the support of other organizations and individuals who work hard to make a difference in their community. In this issue, we would like to express our tremendous gratitude to:
Philanthropist Lillian Booth, a guest at our Chefs Gala, who upon listening to Table to Table President Claire Insalata Poulos’ inspirational remarks, promptly made a $50,000 contribution.
This spontaneous announcement was met with a standing ovation. Ms. Booth’s donation will be placed directly into our endowment fund, where its value will help ensure that Table to Table’s services become a permanent gift to the community.
Benjamin Goldner and Rudy Mueller who, in recognition of their own good fortune, requested selflessly that donations be made to Table to Table in honor of their Bar Mitzvah and “milestone” birthday, respectively, resulting in the receipt of more than $35,000 in contributions to date.
The Junior Woman’s Club of Ridgewood for making Table to Table a beneficiary once again of its annual fundraising efforts with a donation of $3,175, which has been designated to help fund the van driver's salary.
Starbucks Make Your Mark Volunteer Program, UBS Financial Services Hunger Awareness Program, and Subway in Wyckoff, for finding interesting and creative ways to raise funds in the workplace on Table to Table’s behalf.
Saddle River Valley Lions Club for its recent donation of $1,000.
Colonial Road School in Franklin Lakes for hosting its fourth fresh food drive to benefit Table to Table and motivating students to donate 358 pounds of nutritious food – enough to serve 550 meals that very same day!
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Another Record-Breaking Season
Each year Table to Table strives to reach the growing number of people in our community who are affected by hunger, and our fundraising goals increase to keep pace with those efforts. We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the 2007 Chefs Gala and Great Grill & Pig Out surpassed all prior event records for both money raised and attendance. More than $375,000 was raised by the spring events, a significant increase over 2006. The continued success of these events is essential in helping us meet our annual operating expenses and ensuring a healthy financial future for Table to Table.
The Montammy Golf Club in Alpine was the setting for our annual Chefs Gala held on May 3rd. This elegant event showcased our area’s finest chefs and special guest of honor, Danny Meyer of the Union Square Hospitality Group. The evening began with a grand cocktail hour arranged by Executive Chefs Eric Hara of Davidburke & Donatella and Chris Shea of David Burke at Bloomingdale’s. The five-course meal that followed featured the culinary masterpieces of Chef Edward Lake, Chakra; Chef Ryan DePersio, Fascino; Michael Tong, Shun Lee Palace; Chef Peter Kelly, Xaviar’s at Piermont; and Chef Richard Leach, Park Avenue Café.
On May 30th a standing-room-only crowd gathered for our Great Grill & Pig Out, enjoying the combination of beautiful weather and lovely surroundings at The Estates at Florentine Gardens in River Vale. Guests feasted on the culinary creations provided by more than 25 of North Jersey’s  exceptional chefs, which were accompanied by a showcase of fine wines. Our guest of honor, the charismatic and widely-acclaimed celebrity chef Todd English, was on hand to mingle and provide insightful commentary on the importance of continuing to fight hunger in the United States.
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our President and founder, Claire Insalata Poulos. The company not only seeks to be the premier luxury retailer dedicated to providing customers with distinctive merchandise and superior service, but also strives to make a meaningful contribution to the surrounding community. According to Vreeland, the driving factor behind Neiman Marcus’ support of Table to Table is the fact that “the funds stay in our community and provide local families with the food sustenance they need.”
Lunch, Help a Bunch Program is coming on October 24th!
It’s easy for your company or school to help make a difference! 
A hint of spice and lemon are the perfect complement to moist carrots in this delectable Carrot Cake which would be the perfect ending to any meal.
