Wachovia Wealth Management delivers integrated financial products and services to wealthy clients through a team-based model customized to each client's needs and preferences. Wachovia Wealth Management is passionately committed to giving back to the communities it serves. A founding partner and avid supporter of Table to Table since 1999, Wachovia Wealth Management contributes via sponsorships, volunteerism, and employee holiday meal drives. Kerry Jennings, Managing Director of Wachovia's Paramus team, says, "With such a practical mission and over 94 cents of every $1 donated going to help feed people, supporting Table to Table is one of the best investments we can make in our community."

As part of its recent 30th anniversary celebration, the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), known as Peter Kump's New York Cooking School until 2001, established an Alumni Hall of Achievement, with an inaugural inductee class of 50 accomplished alumni. Inductees were chosen based on their achievements and dedication to the food industry, and Table to Table takes great pride in announcing that its very own President and founder, Claire Insalata Poulos, was selected to be a member of this distinguished inaugural group.

BC The Magazine ran a feature article in its March/April 2006 issue about Table to Table, tracing the history of the organization, as well as its current activities and plans for the future. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about why and how we do what we do.

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The Junior Woman's Club of Ridgewood once again selected Table to Table as a recipient of a portion of the proceeds from its 2006 fundraising efforts to benefit local charities. This year's donation was designated by the Club to pay for a six month supply of steamer pans used to transport food from Table to Table's donors to its recipients. Megan Dunphey, the Club's President, and Kelly Gioia, Charity Liaison, presented the $3,000 check to Table to Table's Executive Director, Ilene Isaacs, at the Club's annual meeting and luncheon. The Club's 2005 donation was earmarked for fuel costs for Table to Table's vehicles for a four-month period.


The Contemporary Club of HoHoKus presented a $5,000 check to Table to Table's Executive Director, Ilene Isaacs, at the Club's annual meeting on Monday May 1st. Funds were raised at a gala dinner dance sponsored by the Club's YAC Committee and were donated to several local charities.

Hunger and food insecurity are significant risk factors for a number of problems which include poorer health and nutrition, diminished physical and psychological well-being, higher levels of behavioral problems, and lower academic achievement.

Raising the bar each year and setting progressively higher food delivery and fundraising goals has become Table to Table's trademark. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters and growing community awareness, the organization is proud to announce that its 2006 Chefs Gala and Great Grill & Pig Out have once again achieved record-breaking results, which will help to fund a a majority of its operating expenses for the year. Table to Table recognizes with deep gratitude the efforts of so many individuals in creating such successful and spectacular events.

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