MASSILLON - Celebrity Chef Cat Cora will bring her culinary talents and credentials as the world's only female Iron Chef on Saturday, Sept. 13, as Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties celebrates its 35th anniversary at the Kent State University, Stark Conference Center.
"We couldn't be more excited to have Cat Cora joining us for this very special event," said Teresa Barry, CEO for MOWSW. "It's a unique event and to be able to have the opportunity to watch her prepare each course of the evening meal in person will be something to see. She will be preparing a special dinner, as well as doing a cooking demonstration, all live, on stage."
The Sept. 13 event will kick off at 6 p.m., with a cash bar. Cora is scheduled to take the stage promptly at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are $150, while a table of 10 is $1,350. Only tables of 10 will be reserved. Due to the limited seating, tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets, contact Meals On Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties at 330-832-7220 or 1-800-466-8010.
Proceeds from the event will serve as a development catalyst for MOWSW so that the agency can continue to meet the demands of a growing community, added Barry. MOWSW serves homebound and nutritionally at-risk individuals across the two-county area. Since the inception of the agency, more than 9 million meals have been served to individuals throughout the community and that service continues daily, Monday through Friday, as more than 2,000 meals are served up each day.
"Our mission remains steadfast and central to everything we do," Barry added. "To nourish and enrich the lives of individuals of all ages through services which promote independent living and dignity.
"We are the only meal program in the area that is certified by the Meals On Wheels Association of America," noted Barry. "The national certification shows that we are performing our mission of providing nutritional services to the at-risk population in a manner consistent with national program standards."
Meals On Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties, unlike other meal programs in the area, offers a three-tiered food plan to individuals of all ages that include hot, cold, pureed or frozen meals. Pending a physician's referral, liquid supplements are also offered.
Meals On Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties depends on volunteers for daily deliveries of hot, nutritious meals to homebound individuals. The agency has 21 sites throughout Stark and Way counties and is in need of volunteers at all of its sites.