Hands for Hunger was started by a group of Bahamian student leaders in early 2008, who were and still are, committed to making a difference in the world.

Their inspiration was founded on the critical realization that an incredible amount of edible food is thrown away every single day by restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, markets, bakeries and other local vendors. Meanwhile, countless people struggle to secure their next meal. "We asked ourselves how we can possibly expect issues of violence, crime, poor education, unemployment and environmental ills to be eliminated, when we cannot first satisfy the most basic of human needs by guaranteeing that every citizen has food to eat?"

Their signature event, Paradise Plates is even better in its 7th year! Paradise Plates is a unique evening of gourmet food, wine, beer, and cocktail tastings, complemented by an assortment of live entertainment, and a thrilling live and silent auction. In a casual setting of elegant décor, chefs from the island’s top restaurants will feature the best of their culinary treasures and signature creations to the delight of hundreds of guests.

It's a night of culinary compassion devoted to allowing Hands for Hunger to continue to prevent unnecessary hunger and food waste in our community. Join us in celebrating seven years of delivering fresh, surplus food to those in need!

 

5 Reasons to Attend #ParadisePlates

The Food:  The island's top restaurants under one roof, offering the best of their

signature dishes and culinary creation you can only taste at Paradise Plates. 

Specialty Drinks: Craft brews, signature cocktails, wine and champagne-at this year's event

you can have it all, including non-alcoholic specialty drinks sure to keep you refreshed.

Silent Auction: An extravagant silent auction comprised of nearly 50 items,

experiences, vacations, and artwork. If you don't bid, you'll never win!

Live Entertainment & Dancing: Shake a leg all night long to the sounds of a live band,

DJ and Junkanoo rush out. Don't miss on site artist performances by local painters

and caricaturists throughout the ballroom as well.

Networking: A phenomenal event, supported by more than 80 local businesses and corporations,

and attended by more than 500 professionals. Don't forget your business cards at home.

 

Information provided by Hands for Hunger, Paradise Plates; edited by Vanessa Mott for BahamasLocal.com.