Thanks to All Who Supported the 2009 Taste of Lake Street!


$63,000 Raised for Minneapolis Food Shelves

Second annual event surpasses fundraising goals; bests prior year by 66 percent

 

The 2009 Taste of Lake Street for Minneapolis Hunger Relief, held on Oct. 4, raised $63,000 for Minneapolis food shelves – a 66 percent increase over last year’s inaugural event (which netted $38,000). In partnership with presenting sponsor Midtown Global Market, Taste of Lake Street was organized by the six Rotary and Rotaract clubs of Minneapolis.

 

“Taste of Lake Street was a win-win for all who participated,” said Lou Burdick, event chair and past president of the Minneapolis University Rotary Club. “It raised greatly needed funds for Minneapolis food shelves at a time of critical need, it presented Midtown Global Market and Lake Street-area restaurants with the chance to offer their finest food to new audiences, and it provided event attendees with an enormously fun, filling and fulfilling way to benefit the community.”

 

The 2009 Taste of Lake Street featured cuisine from 40 Lake Street-area restaurants, wine and beer, family-friendly entertainment and music, a silent auction and raffle. An event highlight was the auction of an original oil painting by renowned Minneapolis artist Jason Najarak, who created and donated a Minneapolis cityscape specifically for Taste of Lake Street. The event also directly provided more than 340 pounds of food, brought by attendees, to a local food shelf.

 

All net proceeds from Taste of Lake Street will go directly to food shelves in Minneapolis selected by the sponsoring Rotary and Rotaract clubs
 

EVENT UPDATES

Raffle Prize Winners Announced!

Congratulations to all raffle prize winners!  Click Here to view the list of winners at 2009 Taste of Lake Street.


Bring Food for the Food Shelves to Taste of Lake Street

Bring two or more non-perishable food items for Minneapolis food shelves and your household will be eligible for the food drive drawing for Vikings and Wild tickets. All food will be delivered to Community Emergency Services … you can learn more about their work at the event.


Old Home's Put A Lid On MN Hunger™ Program Benefits Food Shelves

Taste of Lake Street will help promote "Put a Lid on Hunger" by serving as a drop-off point the day of the event. Click Here for more information!


Check Out the Foods and Beverages

It’s time to visit – or revisit – the Food and Beverage page by clicking on the tab above. You’ll find information about the 40 Lake Street area restaurants serving up an amazing menu of food tastes, the four outstanding beers being poured by Granite City Food & Brewery – including their seasonal Oktoberfest and on just a few of the wines from around the world to be available for tasting. Be sure to be there on October 4!

 

“Taste of the City” Artwork Added to Silent Auction

Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on this original cityscape – a summer view of downtown from Lake Calhoun created especially for Taste of Lake Street and donated by nationally known Minneapolis artist Jason Najarak. This 30” x 40” work in oil and egg tempera will complement your home or office. Also available for sale will be 16” x 20 prints (Artists Proofs). Your bid or purchase will Help Rotary Help the Hungry. For more information, click on the Raffle tab above

Rotary Clubs of Minneapolis

 

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