Monday, April 15, 2013

University District Food Bank Fundraiser

News from the University District Food Bank:

I’m excited to announce Food Truck Roundup!, an event celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the University District Food Bank and official kickoff of our Capital Campaign, Fight Hunger build hope, to construct a new facility.
 
In 1983 the food bank provided food to 50 families a month. Today on average we distribute groceries to 1100 different families a week in the same 800 square foot facility. It’s time for a change! Fight Hunger build hope is a three year $2.75 million project to greatly expand our distribution and storage capacity and enhance our ability to provide nutritious meals to families in need.
 
We've already raised $1.75 million! The Food Truck Roundup! is a great opportunity for you to find out more about our capital campaign and have a great time. Event details below: 
 
What: Food Truck Roundup!, Fight Hunger build hope Capital Campaign Kickoff Party
 
Where: Phinney Neighborhood Community Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N.
 
When: Sunday, May 19th from 3-7 PM
 
Tickets: $25 per person which includes eight food tastes and four drink tastes. Buy tickets here! Note: to comply with state law, this event is only open to those ages 21 and over.
 
Event Features: 
  •  Tastes from some of Seattle’s most creative and innovative food truck chefs including Skillet Street Food, Barking Frog’s Mobile Kitchen, Contigo, Crisp Creperie, Chopstix, Veraci Pizza, Hallava Falafel, Street Treats, Seattle Biscuit Company, and more! 
  • Beer, wine and spirit tastings from several of Seattle’s finest local beverage purveyors including Oola Distillery, Golden Distillery, Sozo Wines and Fremont Brewing Company 
  • Live music and entertainment featuring Blackberry Bushes, Washover Fans and Ali Marcus