Nearly 500,000 Meals Raised As Local Chefs And Breweries Team Up To Fight Hunger
On April 14, Feeding San Diego hosted its third annual Pairings with a Purpose event at Bobby Riggs Tennis Club and Museum in Encinitas. The event raised more than $123,000 which will provide nearly 500,000 meals for people facing hunger in San Diego.
The culinary competition featured some of San Diego’s finest chefs, breweries and wineries, all uniting in the fight against hunger in San Diego.
Each chef and beverage duo collaborated to create a special pairing of food and drink. Chefs including Jason McLeod of Born & Raised, Trey Foshee of Galaxy Taco, Davin Waite of Wrench & Rodent and Angelo Sosa of Top Chef. Beverages included Automatic Brewing Co, Bitter Brothers Brewing Co., Chareau Aloe Liqueur and Mike Hess Brewing.
Guests and a panel of judges tasted 19 different pairings and selected a few as their favorites:
-Crowd Favorite: Chef Barry Layne, Coast Catering & Julian Hard Cider
-Most Creative Dish: Chef Jason Gethin, Farmer & the Seahorse & Green Flash Brewing
-Favorite Pairing: Chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN Restaurant and Bar & Latitude 33
More than 700 attendees also enjoyed live music, a silent auction, raffles, outdoor games and various contests.
Pairings with a Purpose and similar events provide important hunger-relief programs to local residents facing hunger throughout the year and help Feeding San Diego continue to strive toward its vision of a hunger-free San Diego.
