Thank you for supporting our farm-to-fork fundraiser!
This year's Harvest Dinner featured food grown on our youth-led urban farm by our Urban Agriculture interns and prepared by our Culinary Arts apprentices under the mentorship of distinguished Chicago chefs, including James Beard Award Winner, Constance Simms-Kincaid (5 Loaves), Chef Mychael Bonner (CMB Catering), Chef D'Andre Carter (Soul & Smoke), Chef Michael Ciapciak (Bang Bang Pies), Chef Tigist Reda (Demera), Chef Rafael Esparza (FAFO), Chef Javon Nicholas (Egg Rolls etc), and more.
Highlights included:
- Handcrafted cocktails and small bites, accompanied by live music overlooking our farm and tours of our rooftop garden by teens in Urban Ag program
- Dinner served in the Francie Comer Culinary Arts Center by our young apprentices and distinguished Chicago chefs – collaborators on the evening’s extraordinary menu
- Gourmet stations with specialty dishes with wine pairings (see menu below)
- Live auction featuring chef-provided experiences and other exclusive items
- Complimentary, on-site in our secure lot
Please consider donating to help us reach our fundraising goal.
Harvest Dinner Recap Video
Harvest Dinner 2024 Photos
Photos by Hannah Schweiss
Mission Impact
Host Committee
- Monica Carney
- Guy Comer
- Stephanie Comer
- Mark Grossmann
- Greg Mooney
- Mary Pounder
- Bill Schleicher
- Charles Whitaker
- Betsy Young
Our Interns and Apprentices
Harvest Dinner Mentor Chef Sessions
To learn more about supporting our life-changing programs, please contact Doug Kenney dkenney@comercampus.org
Please consider donating to help us reach our fundraising goal.