Toscana Fest 2014

Tuscan Village Hosts “Toscana Fest 2014” to Benefit the Lazarus House Ministries Inc.

(Salem, NH) – On Sunday, October 12th, 2014, Tuscan Village, home to award-winning Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market in Salem, NH, will host “Toscana Fest” to benefit the Lazarus House homeless shelter, food pantry and transitional housing facility. Patterned after an Italian street festival, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM guests will be able to take in an assortment of sights, sounds, tastes and activities. Families can indulge in delicious foods prepared by Tuscan Brand’s Corporate Executive Chef Edward Payne such as made-from-scratch breads, panini, and fresh salads as well as homemade gelato. The various kids’ activities include face painting, music, games, prizes and more! All proceeds from the day’s event will be donated to the Lazarus House Ministries Inc. & Hike For Hope. Last year Toscana Fest raised over $13,580.00 for the Lazarus House, with a 100% match from Tuscan Brands.

“We have been affiliated with the Lazarus House Ministries Inc. for over 15 years. I serve on the board for the Lazarus House and Tuscan Brands is committed and proud to support this important nonprofit. We helped develop their innovative Culinary Training Program into what it is today. We have brought in individuals as employees into our business and they have gone back to teach culinary classes and train others at the Lazarus house from their experience. This event is a great opportunity for the community to get involved and support all the great programs that the Lazarus house offers and to ensure that it will continue to do so,” said Joe Faro, Owner & Chief Food Taster of Tuscan Brands

The Lazarus House Ministries help the head of households and individuals living in poverty regain their dignity and become self-sufficient members of the community by offering emergency shelter, food and clothing to people in crisis and then providing transitional housing, advocacy, health services, education and work preparation to permanently break the cycle of poverty. Currently 29% of the Lawrence, MA population lives in poverty. The Lazarus House Lazarus house helps over 200,000 families in need every year. Since opening its doors, more than 90% of families who have transitioned out of Capernaum Place have found permanent housing and are working towards becoming successful, productive members of the community. Please visit http://www.hikeforhope.org for more information.

The Toscana Fest will be held at Tuscan Village Piazza (located in between Tuscan Kitchen & Tuscan Market), 63 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 on Sunday, October 12th, 2014 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. The event is free, food and activities are additional cost.