'No Kid Hungry' Dinner In New Canaan Called A Success

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Elm Restaurant in New Canaan hosted the No Kid Hungry charity dinner in September.

The No Kid Hungry dinner was a success.
Photo Credit: *Lorah Haskins*

by Rebecca Sesny

10/12/2013 4:00 a.m.

The Sept. 30 event raised more than $70,000 for its cause, the Connecticut No Kid Hungry Campaign. It aims to connect kids to the federal food and nutrition programs, including school breakfast, summer meals and after-school meals program.

The night included impromptu chef additions to the auction, group bidding wars and matching bids.

Notable guests in attendance were chef Brian Lewis the chef and owner of elm restaurant, chef Geoff Lazlo from The Whelk in Westport, chef Carey Savona of Heirloom in New Haven, Debbie Shore and Joe Allegro, both of Share Our Strength, and Lucy Nolan, Executive Director of the End Hunger Connecticut.

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