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Metropolis Harvest, New York’s first and largest meals rescue group, was again with its sixth annual Celeb Cooks & Mates Golf and Tennis Match to assist increase cash for a tremendous trigger.
Montclair Golf Membership in West Orange, New Jersey was the location for some pleasant competitors on the course and courts, but in addition a miniature meals and wine competition afterward – all put collectively to influence these in want throughout the 5 boroughs.
“This yr, Metropolis Harvest will rescue greater than 86 million kilos of high-quality, nutritious meals that might in any other case go to waste, and ship that meals freed from cost to a whole lot of soup kitchens and meals companions throughout the 5 boroughs,” chef Kerry Heffernan, the tennis chair for Metropolis Harvest, stated throughout his remarks as friends loved meals and drinks from a number of the greatest eating places and cooks New York Metropolis has to supply throughout the tasting reception.
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Herb Karlitz, Annika Sörenstam, Kwame Onwuachi, and CC Sabathia smile at Montclair Golf Membership throughout Metropolis Harvest’s Celeb Cooks & Mates Golf and Tennis Match. (Eric Vitale Pictures)
After elevating sufficient cash throughout the match in 2024 for 1.2 million meals, this yr’s occasion raised sufficient to feed 1.5 million New Yorkers in want.
Annika Sörenstam, arguably the best feminine golfer of all-time, flew in from Orlando to host the occasion. Whereas she loved internet hosting a small clinic earlier than everybody performed their rounds, the place there have been extra meals and beverage choices unfold out throughout the course, Sörenstam stated she’s by no means skilled something like what Metropolis Harvest put collectively.
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“I’ve been to loads of golf occasions the place they’ve had meals stations, however nothing like this,” she instructed FOX Enterprise. “This is sort of a meals and wine competition, and you’ve got it on a golf course. It’s prime notch and it’s so enjoyable. I like golf and I like meals and it’s all coming collectively in a single place. And clearly we’re elevating cash for an excellent trigger, which I really feel like is a win-win.”
Whereas the culinary choices and experience had been on full show on the golf membership, many celebrities joined the trigger as properly, together with Nationwide Baseball Corridor of Famer CC Sabathia, Tremendous Bowl champion Justin Tuck, former MLB All-Star Chris Younger, and hip-hop artist Ja Rule to call just a few.
Cooks elated throughout Metropolis Harvest’s Celeb Cooks & Mates Golf and Tennis Match tasting reception. (Metropolis Harvest / Fox Information)
Additionally, whereas Sörenstam shined on the course, tennis legend Patrick McEnroe was on the tennis courtroom having fun with time interacting and taking part in with these on that aspect.
Whereas Metropolis Harvest continues to feed New Yorkers with free, nutritious meals, it’s additionally devoted to strengthening company companions and the native meals system by way of advocacy, volunteering, diet and culinary schooling and way more.
“All people has massive hearts which can be right here,” Sörenstam added. “They’ve a ardour for cooking, they benefit from the golf and tennis and placing everyone collectively. On the finish of the day, it’s making a distinction in so many individuals’s lives.
Metropolis Harvest’s Celeb Cooks & Mates Golf and Tennis Match raised sufficient cash at their annual occasion to feed 1.5 million New Yorkers in want. (Eric Vitale Pictures)
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“I really feel lucky to play a sport the place we may give again and have the ability to make a distinction locally.”
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