The Center for Food Action held its gala fundraiser Monday, and organizers say the event comes at a critical time for the center and the people it serves.
The annual fundraiser was held at the Marriot at Glenpoint in Teaneck.
The evening featured specialties prepared and donated by 35 of the area's top restaurants. Wine Ventures of Tenafly offered tastings of more than 100 wines from around the world.
The center has been fighting hunger and homelessness for nearly three decades. CFA provides emergency food from five sites and also offers rent and utility assistance to individuals and families in crisis.
"We do rental assistance and utility assistance, and security deposit assistance to help someone move into a new, perhaps more affordable apartment," explained Executive Director Patricia Espy.
Because of the economy, more and more people are using the services the center has to offer. But, because of the very same reason, fewer people have been able to donate to the center, and when they do, they're donating less.
"During these days when groceries cost more, gas definitely costs more, the cost of living is up, and where many people who have lost their jobs have fallen on hard times, we have to help," said District Assemblyman Gordon Johnson.
Those interested in donating can call 201-569-1804, extension 24.
- Joanne Santiglia
May 13, 2008
CFA Holds Annual Gala Fundraiser In Teaneck
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