Project Angel Food is hosting an open house for the community from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in honor of George Michael’s 54th birthday. The event takes place in the parking lot at 922 Vine Street, Hollywood 90038. Our neighbors will have an opportunity to tour the 8,000 square foot kitchen, learn about our work and taste some of the delights cooked up in the kitchen.
The guests will enjoy live entertainment and sample refreshments from some of our partners including Kreation Organic, Shake Shack, Body Factory and Green Truck. The celebration is underwritten by the Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council. About two hundred guests are expected to attend, including friends and supporters of Project Angel Food, who will get to know the local neighbors.
Clifford Bell is producing the live music performance of three sets which will feature the Texas Tenors, the three-time Emmy Award winning classical crossover group, who are stopping by, in between their tour, for the special occasion. George Michael, who will be honored posthumously at Angel Awards, is the largest individual donor to date in our history. In 1993, when we were in danger of closing our doors, he appeared with a check for $25,000 and a handwritten note pledging his commitment. He supported us from that moment on, for which we are eternally grateful.
Los Angeles City Council member, Mitch O’Farrell will officially designate June 25th George Michael Day. Honorary Chair, and George Michael fan, Deb Carlino is raising funds through a Go Fund Me Campaign to match George Michael’s annual donation of $25,000. So far they have raised $4,000 to benefit our organization. Guests will also enjoy a specially created Caramel Whisper ice-cream, named in honor of the George Michael hit song Careless Whisper and sample the giant birthday cake.
The kitchen, staff and volunteers prepare over 11,000 meals a week, free of charge, and medically tailored to the requirements of people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney disease, congestive heart failure and diabetes. The mission is one of love, to feed and nourish the sick as they fight their battle. Many of the clients are living well below the poverty line and Project Angel Food is the lifeline, filling a vital need in all communities. The client base is testimony to this fact, 40% Latino, 30% African-American, 21% Caucasian, 5% Asian and 4% multiracial.