At Food52, we’ve seen how the power of community can affect what we eat and how we gather. On November 12, Food52 CFO George Wells will put that spirit into action when he co-hosts the EATS Project Fall Gala honoring artist and filmmaker Arthur Jafa at the Chelsea Factory in New York City.
“I was truly inspired to join the EATS Project board after a powerful conversation with (Hauser & Wirth president) Marc Payot,” Wells said. “Hearing about the organization’s incredible work to eliminate food poverty here Even in New York, it moved me deeply. “It’s about transforming communities, one meal, one farm, one story at a time, and I knew I had to be a part of that journey.”
Since last year, Wells has been working with Project EATS as it works to fulfill its mission by transforming vacant lots and rooftops into community farms or, as they call them, “living facilities.” Today, Project EATS partners with local residents and organizations to operate 17 farms throughout New York City, providing fresh produce to underserved communities and those facing economic and social challenges in New York City.
Acting in its dual role as a work of art and a force for social change, the EATS Project celebrates its 15th anniversary at the November 12 gala while paying tribute to Jafa, whose powerful work explores black and white identity and culture. matches the nonprofit’s vision: to create art. that feeds both the body and the soul.
The evening will also feature a plant-based menu by chef Sean Froedtert and will bring together a diverse group of supporters from the art and food worlds, co-chaired by leaders including Marc Payot, Sarah Harrelson, Anne Delaney and Lorna Simpson, all committed. to advance the mission of the EATS Project. For more information on how to purchase tickets, visit Project EATS.
