Non-profit brings together renowned local chef, beloved Truckee musician, Tahoe area artist, farmers, and winemakers for “Blue Harvest: United to Nourish,” a Farm-To-Table Dinner benefiting local hunger relief
North Tahoe and Truckee, CA – July 15, 2024 – Sierra Community House, a local organization that empowers the community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services, has announced their first ever “Blue Harvest: United to Nourish,” an exclusive 125-seat farm-to-table experiential dinner at the stunning Dancing Pines venue in Sierraville on August 25, 2024. This event will activate local experts in food, music, art, farming, and winemaking all to benefit Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program which has historically served nearly 300,000 meals to food insecure residents each year.
- When: August 25, 2024 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM
- Where: Dancing Pines: 250 Fibreboard Road Sierraville, California 96126
- Transporation will be provided between Sierraville and Truckee
- Tickets: Each ticket price of $349 feeds a family of 4 for 2 months. Purchase tickets, here.
- What to Expect:
- The Meal: A meticulously crafted five-course meal with local ingredients and wine pairings by celebrated local chef Meredith Miller Elliott, who said “Food is my love language. Food is how we all tell the story of where we’re from, where we’ve traveled, and where we are now. At a long table, we have the chance to come together to form a friendship, tell a story, start a conversation and cherish the evening. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to cook for you all, in this beautiful place that we live in and love, with the goal of helping others, and to begin a discussion of how we can continue to help those in our community.”
- The Mingling: Guests will meet and mingle with local farmers and winemakers. Including, Forlon Hope Wines
- The Music and Art: Local Tahoe musician Ben Fuller will provide live musical entertainment and local artist Ian Scott will be conducting a live painting experience during the event
- The Mission: 1 in 10 community members in California will face food insecurity, and Sierra Community House provides nutritious supplemental food to nearly 3,000 community members in North Tahoe and Truckee every year. By attending, guests will directly contribute to initiatives that support those in need.
Blue Harvest Host Committee
- Allison Edwards, Development Director at Sierra Community House and overall project manager
- Patrick Kratzer, Director of Hunger Relief Operations at Sierra Community House. He runs the distributions that feed thousands of local North Tahoe and Truckee residents each year.
- Meredith Miller Elliott, Renowned Chef: As the culinary mastermind behind the five-course farm-to-table feast, Chef Meredith’s expertise and passion for locally sourced ingredients have been pivotal in shaping the event’s core experience.
- Stephanie Martin, Event Manager: Stephanie’s meticulous planning and organizational skills, including negotiating the beautiful ‘Dancing Pines’ location for the event, have been vital in ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience for all attendees, making her an invaluable asset to the Host Committee.
- Patty Padilla, Founder of 196live: Patty and her team’s exceptional branding and marketing efforts have been crucial in creating and crafting the Blue Harvest brand and compelling narrative – ensuring its reach within our community and beyond.
About Sierra Community House:
Sierra Community House’s mission is to connect and empower our community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services. On July 1, 2019, four long-standing non-profit, social service organizations — Family Resource Center of Truckee, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe SAFE Alliance, and Project MANA — united to form Sierra Community House. Sierra Community House is a 501c3, non-profit organization. Our goal is to better serve our region, share resources, leverage partnerships, and connect individuals and families with the services they need to thrive to build the strength, safety, and resilience of the community.
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