Casino Night
The Metropolitan Club
October 31st, 2024
Spoons Across America's Casino Night on October 31st was an unforgettable Young Professionals Charity Benefit held at The Metropolitan Club. Guests enjoyed an open bar, live jazz, hand-passed hors d'oeuvres, and the excitement of trying their luck at casino tables. Ticket purchases directly supported Spoons Across America's mission to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy food choices. We were thrilled to host this special evening and are deeply grateful for the support toward our national expansion, bringing vital food literacy programs to children across the country.
Casino Night Success: 120 Guests Raise Support for Children’s Food Literacy Programs
The event brought together young professionals from various industries, all eager to support food literacy programs for children across the country.
Casino Night Raises $50,000 to Empower Children with Food Literacy
Spoons Across America’s Casino Night raised an impressive $50,000, thanks to the generosity of our guests and sponsors. The funds will go toward expanding our food literacy programs, empowering children across the nation with the skills to make healthy food choices. The support from ticket sales, sponsorships, and in-event contributions reflects the community’s commitment to our mission and will help us reach more schools and inspire healthier futures for thousands of children.
Live Jazz: The Robert Rucker Project
The Robert Rucker Project provided the perfect soundtrack for Spoons Across America’s Casino Night, setting a classy and vibrant tone for the evening. Their smooth jazz stylings created an inviting ambiance, adding sophistication and energy to the event. Guests were captivated by the live music, which enhanced the elegance of the evening and made the night truly unforgettable.
Our Sponsor:
Heermance Farm established in 1730 is a continuously operating agricultural farm located in beautiful and bucolic Tivoli, New York (minutes from Rhinebeck). In addition to our wholesome vegetables and exotic micro-greens, our four state-of-the-art greenhouses grow delicious produce year round. Our chef-praised eggs have been touted by New York Magazine.
Fall Event Committee
Fall Event Chair
Zoe Sylvester-Chin
Fall Event Committee
Christian Alberga - Jonathan Bell - Brianna Ferrante - Lily Haninovich
Minnie Mills - Lexi Orlando - Alice Rogers - Chrissy Tracey - Sebastian Elie-York
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Executive Director: James Grosso
Director of Development: Travis Hicks II
Program Manager: Jen Cinclair