Project Green Fork presents Reharvest Memphis

Project Green Fork and Clean Memphis will host our annual event, Reharvest Memphis, on October 1, 2026 to raise awareness of sustainability efforts to reduce food waste in Memphis.

This unique, immersive event will highlight the delicious connections between sustainability and food, with local chefs from PGF-certified restaurants preparing creative, surprising hors d’oeuvres using surplus ingredients gleaned from the Mid-South Food Bank and Scott Street Tomato House.

This year's lineup includes:

• Chefs Don Gaines and Stephanie Blanda of Lulu's Bakery and Cafe
• Chef Stephen Johnson of Hilton Social
• Chef Josh Mutchnick of JEM
• Chef Kevin Sullivan of Kitchen Laurel
• Chef Theresa Schuenke of Fawn
• Chef Daishu McGriff of Shroomlicious Meals
• Chef Monique Williams of Biscuits & Jams
• Chef Juan Viramontes of Global Cafe
• Chef Ayanna Johnson of Memphis Shelby County Schools
• Mixologist Spencer Fong of Art Bar at Crosstown Arts

Introducing a Silent Auction including:

• Two tickets to the Overton Park Shell 2027 Shell Yeah Benefit Concert
• A 2-night stay at St. Columba Hermitage Cabin
• Two tickets to Sunday Supper or a wine dinner at JEM

Attendees will experience an interactive "Chopped" challenge featuring a frequently underutilized ingredient, mingle with the chefs, and sample top-notch restaurant fare made from ingredients that might otherwise go unsold and uneaten. They will also receive complimentary beer, wine, a signature cocktail, and a mocktail served by our partners at Art Bar at Crosstown Arts.

This event is for 21+ only.

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About Project Green Fork

Project Green Fork aims to develop a sustainable food system for all Memphians by reducing food waste, connecting local partners, and socializing green dining practices. PGF is a program of Clean Memphis.

About Clean Memphis

Clean Memphis was founded in 2008 to foster a cleaner and greener Memphis. We work to inspire Memphians to be environmental stewards grounded in civic responsibility. Through research of other cities, Clean Memphis developed a strategic plan focusing on engaging and educating communities, providing high-level cleanup of key areas, and implementing a comprehensive environmental education program focusing on sustainability for schools and restaurants.