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America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia was established in 1981 as a locally inspired, volunteer-driven non profit food bank. Our community-building organization serves twenty-one counties in southeastern Georgia with the mission of feeding hungry people and strengthening communities. The mission of the food bank is to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to non-profit agencies and at risk elderly and youth, to assist in disaster relief, and work towards long term solutions to end the cycle of poverty and hunger. Our statement of purpose is "Utilizing food and education to improve lives and create a hunger-free community".

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

3rd Annual Tour d' Epicure

This past Sunday 145 guests boarded 6 trolleys, thanks to Old Savannah Tours, and embarked upon a fantastic evening full of incredible food, wine, art, and friends all to raise money to support the Kids Cafe of Second Harvest.  This year's event raised a record of over $21,000 to help end hunger in our community.

Participating restaurants included 17 Hundred 90, The Bohemian: Rocks on the RoofCirca,  Leoci's, Local 11 Ten, Iocovozzi Fine Art & Judge Reality, and The Olde Pink House.  Small plates of delicious gourmet creations were paired with lovely wines while local artist presented an original piece for silent auction. 
Leoci's Trattoria

Circa 1875

The Old Pink House

Local 11 Ten

At Iocovozzi Fine Art & Judge Realty, the Chefs and staff of Grace's Community Kitchen at Second Harvest prepared a flavorful Middle Eastern Dish while guests enjoyed art and learning about the Culinary Job Training program at Second Harvest. 

Each stop also featured a local artist, including Kate DowdleKatrina Schmidt-Rinke, "Panhandle Slim," Shelley Smith (Co-Chair of the Tour which was created in honor of her daughter, Velouria Smith Proctor), and Thomas Cook.

Many, many thanks to our sponsors: J.T. Turner Constructions Co. IncLynch Associates Architects, and Kevin Ryan.

Also, a huge toast to our wrap party hosts- Rocks on the Roof at the Bohemian Hotel as well as our printing sponsor, Creative Approach.

Chef Kelly and Terri plate heir dish

Executive Director, Mary Jane Crouch, talks with guests about childhood hunger and Second Harvest initiatives to fight hunger in our community.


Jack Neises & Chef Kelley 
Dessert spread at the Bohemian, Rocks on the Roof

Co-Chair, Kristin King, and guest, Annelise Nelson, enjoy the patio ambiance at Leoci's


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