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SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:2026 SHFM Foundation Fundraising Gala			\n\n	\n\n\n	Please join us for the 2026 SHFM Foundation Fundraising Gala\, which will raise funds to support the important programs of the Foundation. It will be an evening filled with conversation and culinary delights with your SHFM community. \nThis is the essence of the SHFM Foundation\, where long-time and new friends alike share great food\, while raising money and awareness for those who need it the most. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n								\n		\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n	\n			When			\n				Monday\, November 9\, 2026\n5:30 - 9:30 p.m. \n			\n							\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n	\n			Where			\n				The New York Academy of Medicine1216 Fifth Avenue at 103rd StreetNew York\, NY 10029 \n			\n							\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n	\n			Registration			\n				SOLD OUT \n  \n			\n							\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n		\n	\n	\n			Meet the Chef			\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Ed Brown\nChief Executive Officer of Restaurant Associates/ Officer of Compass Group \nSince becoming CEO in January 2022\, he has led exceptional growth\, with revenue nearly doubling\, while strengthening Restaurant Associates’ position as a chef-driven hospitality leader. \nA Culinary Institute of America graduate with more than four decades of experience\, Brown’s culinary work has been recognized with a Michelin star and a combined 14 stars from The New York Times. Career highlights include Eighty One\, Ed’s Chowder House and ACES by Ed Brown at the U.S. Open. He is the author of The Modern Seafood Cook. Brown was honored at C-CAP's 2023 Annual National Benefit for his leadership in the food industry. He serves on C-CAP's National Board and is Board Vice Chair of New York Common Pantry. In 2026\, he received the NYC Hospitality Alliance's Big Apple Award\, recognizing his lasting influence on New York City's restaurant industry and was honored by Children of Bellevue at its annual TOAST! to the Children gala for his leadership in hospitality and commitment to addressing food insecurity. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n	\n			THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 GALA SPONSORS			\n				Alto-ShaamAramarkBSICal-MilCFS BrandsThe Coca-Cola CompanyCompass GroupDynamifyEcolabelite|studio eFollett Products\, LLCFood Service Solutions USAFoodSpaceGuckenheimerHoshizaki AllianceInfuse Hospitality LLCInstaworkITW Food Equipment GroupKanplaKitchens To Go by Mobile ModularLavazza North AmericaLeanpathMiddlebyNestle Professional SolutionsNestle Waters & Premium BeveragesNGAssociates Foodservice Consultants\, Inc.PepsiCoRC Fine FoodsSodexoVivreauWorkWhile \nBar SponsorsAt Your Service StaffingLavazza North AmericaNestle Waters & Premium BeveragesTenzo \nIn-Kind SponsorsAt Your Service StaffingBaldor Specialty FoodsThe Bread Gal BakeryBroadway Party Rentals F. Rozzo and SonsInstaworkPat LaFrieda Meat PurveyorsSterling Affair (Catering & Desserts) \nThank You to Our Host New York Academy of Medicine \nInterested in sponsoring the Gala? Download the 2026 Foundation Gala Sponsorship Form and return your completed form to Michelle Romero\, mromero@hqtrs.com. \n			\n							\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n	\n			New York Common Pantry 			\n				This year\, the SHFM Foundation is proud to partner with New York Common Pantry (NYCP)\, an organization dedicated to reducing hunger while promoting dignity\, health and self-sufficiency. A portion of the proceeds from the 2026 SHFM Foundation Gala will support NYCP and its work helping New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
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