HANDS For Hunger has named the New Providence Development Company and Tommy Hilfiger as co-presenting sponsors for their Second Annual Paradise Plates fundraiser.
Both companies have each donated $10,000 for the unique event, which will feature an even larger array of gourmet food from celebrated chefs and restaurants in the Bahamas.
Held on Saturday, May 15 from 7pm - 11pm in the Atlantis Crown Ballroom, Paradise Plates will feature fine food and beverages, live entertainment as well as a raffle and silent auction.
Chefs will gather from across New Providence under one roof to prepare their signature dishes, complemented by drink purveyors serving samples of wine, local beer and spirits.
All proceeds will benefit Hands For Hunger, the non-profit, food-rescue programme committed to the elimination of hunger and the reduction of food waste in the Bahamas.
"The New Providence Development Company is pleased to continue our sponsorship of Paradise Plates," said Rhys Duggan, president and CEO of the New Providence Development Company.
"Hands For Hunger fulfills a real need on the island by providing food to those who need it most. Starting a fledgling non-profit is not a simple task. We have seen the impact that Hands For Hunger has had in a short period of time. They have been successful and continue to expand and make a real difference in our community. Their approach of using food that would otherwise go to waste makes so much sense and we will continue to support their efforts."
Proprietor of Tommy Hilfiger (Bahamas) Elizabeth Covington said: ''Tommy Hilfiger believes in taking a proactive stance and giving back to the community by working with and empowering young people who are trying to make a difference.
Impressed
"I attended last year's Paradise Plates and was impressed by the passion of young Bahamians wishing to address an urgent need in this country - hunger. A hungry child can't learn at school; a hungry person can't think properly to do their job. In a wealthy country such as the Bahamas, people should not go hungry. We are proud to support Hands for Hunger as a co-presenting sponsor. It is an amazing organisation doing great work for the good of the community and we hope more Bahamians support this great and urgent cause."
Rosamund Roberts, who along with Andrea Strommer, serves as co-director of fundraising for the organisation and in charge of leading the event planning, said the generous donations from New Providence Development Company and Tommy Hilfiger (Bahamas) will help to offset the costs of Paradise Plates.
Chefs from many of Nassau's finest restaurants are returning this year to showcase their extraordinary food including: Old Fort Bay Club; British Colonial Hilton; Lucianos; Mesa Grill; Nobu; Dune; The Patisserie; Van Brugels; Compass Point; Goodfellow Farms and Cacique to name a few. Other sponsors include: Atlantis, Pearle Vision, Mendoza Wine Imports and Creative Relations. All proceeds from Paradise Plates will go to Hands For Hunger and its food rescue programs. Each day, Hands For Hunger picks-up fresh, high quality food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it to community centers, shelters, churches and soup kitchens throughout New Providence.
