Third Annual CHEF'S AUCTION |
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Roadrunner Food Bank and the Food for Kids Program will again benefit from this year’s Chef’s Auction – a Tasting and Wine sampling event at the Albuquerque Hilton on Sunday August 13th from 4-7pm. Plan to join us as 20 of the Top Executive Chef’s in our area feature their specialty dish. Up for bid will be private dinner parties prepared in your home by each of the Chefs. Entertainment will be provided by Hector Pimentel Trio and there is a silent auction featuring fine art, pottery, jewelry, trips, food baskets and much more! This event is organized by IFSEA the International Food Services Association. |
Zinc’s Executive Chef Chris Pope and his wife Cindy at last years Chef’s Auction |
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Navy Chefs celebrate Mardi Gras a little late at last year’s Chef’s Auction |
Tickets are just $40 per person in advance and $55 per person at the door. Be sure to come hungry and thirsty because the food is fabulous as is the wine and beer tasting. Contact Bob Jilbert at bob@rrfb.org for tickets. You won’t want to miss this event. Last year, Roadrunner received over $11,000 from the Chef’s Auction for our Food for Kids Program. Please help us again this year by attending this special event. |
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Agency News |
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Upcoming Training Schedule:
This fall we are offering training programs for agencies to help them in their work with the community by strengthening staff and volunteers’ skills and encouraging networking between them. We are offering one topic per month as part of the monthly agency meetings. Below are the scheduled topics Please share this information with staff and volunteers and encourage them to attend! We request at least one staff member from each agency. Please reserve your seat(s) by calling 505-247-2052 ext 104.
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Disaster Tool Kit:
In the last few weeks, we have been receiving calls from agencies asking about how to help their clients prepare for a disaster. Rebecca Rodriguez has compiled the attached one-sheet. Please be sure to share with everyone!
Get the Disaster Tool Kit HERE |
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Healthy Recipes:
Many times our cooler is filled with unfamiliar or mass quantities of produce. As part of our Feeding Families and Healthy Foods Initiatives, Roadrunner is creating a recipe book to assist agencies and clients in the preparation of produce and non perishable foods from the food bank. Each month, our e-newsletter will feature a different recipe. If you would like to help with this project or donate healthy family favorites, please contact rebecca@rrfb.org.
The “Healthy New Mexican” Recipes
Tierra Amarilla Rice & Beans
1 medium green pepper, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon olive or Canola oil 1 can chicken broth ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups or 1 can (15 oz.) Black beans 2 cups or 1 can (16 oz.) Pinto beans 2 cups or 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chili 3 cups or 1 package (10 oz.) corn drained 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1-2 cups cooked rice 1-2 grilled chicken breast/s, sliced
In large skillet sauté green pepper, onion, and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in broth and cumin, brining to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add all beans, tomatoes, corn and vinegar. Heat thoroughly. Serve over rice and top with sliced grilled chicken breast. Serves 4-6 people. |
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Food For Thought Tours Available |
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Do you want to know more about the food bank? Come see how you can help us end hunger. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a one-hour tour of the food bank at 8am. Our next tour is Thursday July 20th at 8am.
Have a group of friends you’d like to bring on a tour? Contact Jasmin at 247-2052 ext 129 or jasmin@rrfb.org for more information. |
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Full Plate Society |
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Our Full Plate Society continues to grow. We are delighted with the continued growth of the Full Plate Society and welcome our new donors who are taking a leadership roll in supporting the work of Roadrunner Food Bank by making a multiyear financial commitment.
The current members of the Society are:
Full Plate Society members make annual commitment of $1,000 for five years. It's easy for individuals, civic groups and businesses to join the Full Plate Society. Pledges may be paid yearly ($1,000) or monthly (for a minimum of only $84/month) by check or credit card. Additionally, you may designate through the United Way or Combined Federal Campaign.
Current Full Plate Society members: please mark your calendars for September 14, 2006. We will be having another Evening Among Friends at the home of Randy and Debbie Gleason. Invitations will be mailed shortly.
If you want to join or need information, contact Lee Liggett for details, 247-2052 ext 125 or lee@rrfb.org. |
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Download and View Our Latest Printed Newsletter |
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Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico 2645 Baylor Drive SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-247-2052 Web: www.rrfb.org Email: info@rrfb.org Copyright © 2006 Roadrunner Food Bank, Inc all rights reserved Thank you for your continued support of Roadrunner Food Bank's mission to end hunger in New Mexico! For more information on what we're doing about hunger, please visit our web site at www.rrfb.org.
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