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Gainesville Chef Serves Up Community Unity
20 Jul
Summary
- Local chef prepared a free farm-to-table dinner for the community.
- The event promoted nutrition and food access in east Gainesville.
- Over 150 residents enjoyed the inaugural community dinner.
East Gainesville experienced a vibrant community gathering on July 18th with the "Eat Like It Matters" pop-up dinner. Chef Carl Watts, executive director of Chef Empowerment, prepared a farm-to-table menu using ingredients they cultivated themselves. The event, held at the Elite Service Plaza, was free and served more than 150 people.
This initiative by Chef Empowerment and the Gainesville Housing Authority seeks to enhance nutrition and food accessibility in the area. Plans are underway for similar community dinners to be held quarterly, offering locally sourced food and homemade provisions. The event showcased unity, bringing together diverse members of the community.
