Event Recap: Market at the Food Bank 2016

The weekend fun didn't stop at our getaway to Vermilion. On Sunday evening, Mr. H and I attended Market at the Food Bank to benefit the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Harvest for Hunger Campaign.

Harvest for Hunger was celebrating 25 years in 2016, and it raises critical funds for Food Bank programs like the BackPack for Kids. Since the fundraiser is hosted in the Food Bank's warehouse, it's easy for guests to see the impact that their donations will have on the organization's work in the community.

But, we were also there to enjoy some fabulous food from 40+ local chefs. Personally, I think this year's food was some of the best that the event has seen. Dishes from EDWINS...

...Nomad Culinary...

...Lucky's Cafe (seriously, their mac n' cheese and homemade applesauce may be on my "death bed" menu)...

...the new Plum Kitchen + Cafe...

...and Graffiti, AMP 150, and John Selick from University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center stood out to me. John got extra points for rolling his own smoker up to the Food Bank's parking lot to make that delicious smoked beef tenderloin.

Everywhere you turned, there were food and beverage stations, raffles, mission displays, live music, and an extensive auction. Mr. H and I both had some fun outbidding folks on two auction packages.

We left quite full and satisfied with our experience, but the true good news is that the Food Bank was able to reach their goal of raising enough funds at this event to provide 1 Million meals to those in need in Northeast Ohio. 

Disclosure: I was provided with tickets to this event in exchange for a giveaway and post-event recap. I am a former employer of the Food Bank. All opinions stated are 100% mine.