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Over 40 renowned global chefs came together to support Citymeals on Wheels at Ports of Call Mediterranea: A Culinary Journey: 32nd Annual Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals in NYC on June 23, 2017!

Photo Credit: Citymeals on Wheels, Konrad Brattke

On June 12, 2017, acclaimed chefs from around the world gathered with NYC notables and esteemed guests at Rockefeller Center for the 32nd Annual Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals. 100% of ticket sales and donations will support the preparation and delivery of meals for homebound elderly New Yorkers by Citymeals on Wheels – the city’s only nonprofit providing home-delivered meals to seniors in all five boroughs. This year’s event raised $840,000 to deliver 114,000 meals.

Over 40 internationally renowned chefs served Mediterranean inspired dishes, treating guests to a classic evening under the stars. Participating chefs included Daniel Boulud, Larry Forgione, Marc Forgione, Michael Psilakis, Maria Loi, and dozens more. Highlights from the evening included music from across the region and delicious bites such as smoked eggplant ravioli with confit tomato, feta cheese and za'atar-mint pesto from Chefs Daniel Boulud and Travis Swikard and diced tenderloin, pomegranate molasses and pine nuts with hummus and pita bread from Chef Maroun Chedid. Design by Rockwell Group created a Mediterranean setting in the heart of the city.

Photo Credit: Citymeals on Wheels, Konrad Brattke

With the leadership of Co-Founder Gael Greene, the evening helps ensure more than 18,000 frail aged New Yorkers receive a nourishing meal, warm smile and friendly visit every day of the year.

Beth Shapiro, Executive Director of Citymeals on Wheels, reflected, “From Spain to Croatia and east to Lebanon, the Mediterranean is wonderfully diverse. We each have our own favorite flavors and Ports of Call Mediterranea brought them all together tonight, representing the entire region.” Beth Shapiro also said “Our message is simple -- we are determined to ensure that no homebound elderly New Yorker ever goes a day without a nutritious meal delivered”.

ABOUT CITYMEALS ON WHEELS: Citymeals on Wheels (citymeals.org) provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing meals and vital companionship to NYC’s homebound elderly. Working in partnership with community-based organizations and senior centers, Citymeals prepares and delivers over 2 mm weekend, holiday and emergency meals for more than 18,000 of our frail aged neighbors each year. Since its founding in 1981, Citymeals has relied on the generosity of its Board of Directors, the City of NY, sponsors and other designated gifts to cover administrative costs. This ensures that 100% of all public donations will be used entirely for the preparation and delivery of meals.