Harvest Dinner

We invite you to join us for MCHPP’s Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, September 24th, at the beautiful Smith Center at Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport.

During this time of uncertainty, and amidst the shrinking of critical safety net programs, being a reliable support system for our neighbors in need is more important than ever. With your help, we aim to raise $20,000 through this event to support MCHPP’s mission of ensuring access to plentiful food for all community members. We hope you will join us in making a meaningful impact in our community!

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An optional tasting session at 5pm will kick off the evening, featuring sips from Austin Street Brewery, Moderation Brewing and more as well as bites from our friends Marc Provencher of Taverna Khione, Jason LaVerdiere of Flux, and Ali Waks-Adams of Balaboosta.

To follow, beginning at 5:30pm is a seasonal three-course meal, with each dish prepared by a prominent local chef.

Ken Burkett of Noble Kitchen & Bar kicks of the meal with a vegetarian appetizer embracing seasonality by highlighting local ingredients available at the time of the event. Our main course for the evening, prepared by Chopped champion and restauratuer Christian Hayes, will be boneless beef short rib (vegetarian substitute available) accompanied by creamer potatoes, scallions and dukkah with a tamari ginger broth (gluten free). Our meal will end with Senza Scarpe’s beloved carrot cake with candied carrot curls and pecans prepared by Danielle Magno. (gluten free alternative available)

Before dessert, guests will be invited to join in the fund-a-need segment. Each person who donates has a chance to win their table’s centerpiece: a curated basket of local goodies from our friends at Ananndale Flower Co., Fairwinds Farm, Island Candy Co., Maine Sol Botanicals, Martha’s Maine Mix, and Wicked Joe.