Taste of the Town: Food for Life Raises Funds for Local Residents

More than $20,000 was raised for United Community Concerns Association at Taste of the Town: Food for Life, held May 17 at the Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst.

Over 230 guests enjoyed delicious food and beverage tastings from 17 Elmhurst businesses, chef demonstrations, and music from the Clay Corso Trio. The money that was raised at the event will be used to provide food for Elmhurst Community School District 205 children and their families experiencing difficult times, as we strengthen our community by ending hunger.

Thank you to our Participating Restaurants: Cottage Hill Station Kitchen & Tap, Cuvee Cellars, Elijah’s Specialty Coffee & Tea, Elmhurst Brewing Co., Fitz’s Pub, Fitz’s Spare Keys, Francesca's Amici, Jack’s Silverado Grill, Kilwins, Lezza Spumoni & Dessert, Livia Italian Eatery, Nu Crepes, One Fifty One Kitchen I Bar, Pints, Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria, Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique, and Whole Foods.

Thank you to our Sponsors: American Slide Chart/Perrygraf, Athletico, Carousel Flowers, Community Bank of Elmhurst, Cottage Hill Station Kitchen & Tap, Doti Liquors, Edward Jones/Michael J. Hirsch, Elmhurst Independent, Elmhurst Park District, Guaranteed Rate/John Noldan, Jewel-Osco, Lakeside Bank, L.W. Reedy, Mehta Motors/My Car Wash, Stolper State Farm Insurance Agency, Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria, Tail Gate, Vital Signs, Whole Foods, and Wilkins Hyundai Mazda.

UCCA is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that has provided food and supplies to local residents for 39 years. 99% of all funds that UCCA collects are used to help those in need. Last year UCCA provided almost $76,000 in food and food certificates to almost 300 families and 85 senior residents.