In its 9th year, the annual Culinary Futures Chicago Dinner Reception and Silent Auction to support Careers Through Culinary Carts Program (C-CAP), was held March 19, 2017 in Chicago was once again a huge success.
With more than 200 in attendance, the C-CAP Chicago students showcased their culinary talents by serving up delicious recipes to guests, including Filipino Chicken & Pork Adobo, Picadillo Santiaguero Stuffed Plantain Cups, and Almond Butter Cookies.
In addition to eating and dancing, guests also took to bidding on some great silent auction items, which included a PolyScience Smoking Gun, a gift basket from Ateco, gift certificates to Chicago area restaurants and so much more.
In the end, the evening raised more than $50,000 dollars for C-CAP Chicago Scholarships, which were presented to students this past week.
Markquetta White Scholarship Winner
Alliyah White Scholarship Winner
“C-CAP Chicago is happy to announce that it has awarded more than $240,000 to all 16 scholarship finalists this year,” explains Nicola Copeland, C-CAP Chicago, Program Coordinator. “Among the winners were Alliyah White, who received a C-CAP Education Scholarship, and her sister Markqueatta White, Full-Tuition Scholarship to attend the Art Institute of Atlanta.”
Marbeli Benitez Receives Denzel Thornton Memorial Alumni Scholarship
In addition to C-CAP Chicago scholarship winners, HIC presented the C-CAP/Denzel Thornton Memorial Alumni Scholarship during the Culinary Futures event. This scholarship, which was created in remembrance of Thornton, an alum who was tragically killed outside his workplace, honors his spirit and determination. It was presented to both Marbeli Benitez and Martinique Thompson during the Chicago event.
A huge thank you goes to the event sponsors, aerolatte, Conimar Group, LLC,Conimar Group, LLC, Primula, US Bank and HIC, Harold Import Co. A hearty “Thank You” also goes out to all who attended and made the evening a huge success.
HIC has been instrumental in supporting scholarships to benefit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), a national non-profit organization that works with public schools to prepare at-risk students for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Specifically, the annual Chicago Culinary Futures Benefit brings together industry professionals and friends in Chicago for the International Home + Housewares Show to benefit C-CAP Chicago students. All proceeds from this special event will benefit C-CAP Chicago. Careers Through Culinary Arts Program is a national non-profit organization that works with public schools to prepare at-risk students for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Learn more.
Through the years, with HIC’s help and support, C-CAP Chicago students were awarded more than $480,000 in scholarships.
Not only does HIC help raise money at this popular industry event, HIC’s support for these students continues throughout the year. A portion of the proceeds from the HIC Essentials line of kitchen gadgets are donated to Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP).
For more information on C-CAP, visit www.ccapinc.org, or C-CAP Chicago.
For more information about HIC, Harold Import Co.’s participation in the Chicago event and the Denzel Thornton Memorial Alumni Scholarship, email media@haroldimport.com
