Fridge-Giving: Thanksgiving Fundraising Dinner at Essex Market

Join us for Fridge-Giving at Essex Market—a fundraiser dedicated to filling our community fridge with fresh produce and pantry staples from our market vendors.

• Community Dinner: Share a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal together, featuring flavors from Essex Market's diverse vendors.
• Fundraising Raffles: Enter to win exciting Thanksgiving kits filled with essentials for your holiday hosting.
• Craft with Heart of Dinner: Decorate grocery bags with Heart of Dinner and write heartfelt notes for elderly care packages, advancing their mission to provide food access to local residents.
• Turkey Carving Demo: Learn expert tips and tricks from Chef Lily to elevate your Thanksgiving dinner.

Enjoy a comforting meal showcasing the best of Essex Market, including:

• Turkey seasoned with spices from Essex Olive & Spice.
• Garlic string beans from Shopsin's.
• Arroz con gandules (pigeon pea rice) from Mia's Cocina.
• Seasonal salad from Chomps Elysees.
• Sushi appetizer from Shibuya.
• House-made mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

Enter to win curated bundles perfect for your holiday celebration:

• Turkey Bundle: One 8-12 pound Amish frozen turkey, fresh herbs from Project Eats, spices from Essex Olive & Spice, plus olive oil and vinegar.
• Dessert Bundle: A 9-inch pie, 6-inch cake, and assorted cookies from Cafe D'Avignon.
• Bread Bundle: Batards, sourdoughs, and baguettes from Cafe D'Avignon.
• Appetizer Bundle: Artisan cheeses and gourmet snacks from Formaggio & Essex.

Participate in our craft activity with Heart of Dinner by decorating grocery bags and writing encouraging notes. These bags support elderly community members facing food access challenges, while your handwritten messages help combat loneliness and foster meaningful connection.

Come celebrate community, gratitude, and giving this Thanksgiving season!

This program is hosted in collaboration with Lower East Side Partnership.

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