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Contributions to this special evening totaled more than $245,000 from more than 200 supporters.
This income will be used to support our food distribution programs and related services, including the
Pantry Program, Meal Program, 365 YCP emergency food program and our expanded Nutrition Initiative for
Children and Families.
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The Bohemian National Hall
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Press Release
New York--- Yorkville Common Pantry (YCP), the city's largest single-site community food provider, held its
annual Spring Benefit on Wednesday, March 10 at the Bohemian National Hall, a Yorkville landmark. The benefit's
raised money to feed individuals and families in need, and to support nutrition programs for children and families.
YCP anticipates a 20% increase in the number of families in need of food assistance and must plan to serve more than 2.2 million meals in 2010.
According to the Master of Ceremonies, Rosanna Scotto, co-host of
Good Day New York on Fox 5, "the Yorkville
Common Pantry plays a critical role in feeding our city's individuals and families and providing them with access to
community support programs that get New Yorker's back on their feet during these difficult economic times."
Halana Richardson, a 44 year old mother of three and military veteran also spoke about her experience of struggling to
feed her family and eventually finding hope at YCP.
Special guests and honorees included:
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Liz Neumark/Great Performances, a catering company also committed to feeding the city's hungry through two decades
of food rescue programs. Since 2006, the company has earmarked 5% of its annual harvest from its own farm,
Katchkie Farm in Columbia County, to anti-hunger projects.
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Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson |
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Wendy Stein, leader in the New York City and International art world and YCP board member (Helene Abraham Award Recipient)
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The evening featured a special art exhibit by Holley Flagg, an internationally recognized artist who was commissioned
by the American Museum of Natural History for its 2010 calendar.
Silent Auction and raffle item packages were donated for the benefit, and included a stay at a resort in Mexico, two
tickets to the U.S. Open and lunch with Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated writer, two tickets to a taping of Comedy
Central's
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and a VIP tasting and tour for four (4) at the Wolffer Estate Vineyards.
Rosanna Scotto - Master of Ceremonies - YCP Spring Benefit 2010
“The Shoe on the other foot”
Congratulations again to all our special Honorees:
