15th Annual KFI Pasta-thon: Chef Bruno & Gary and Shannon Support Caterina's Club

Supporting Caterina's Club

• 🗓️ The 15th Annual KFI Pasta-thon is taking place tomorrow, coinciding with Giving Tuesday, to benefit Caterina's Club.
• 🤝 KFI has partnered with Caterina's Club since 2010, raising over $8.2 million and 900,000 pounds of pasta and sauce.

History and Mission of Caterina's Club

• 🍝 Founded in 2005 by Chef Bruno Serato in honor of his mother, Caterina's Club aims to fight food insecurity among children.
• 💡 Chef Bruno was inspired by his mother's love for children and the realization that many children lack basic necessities.
• 🎯 The club now provides 25,000 meals per week to children in over 100 locations across Southern California.

The Pasta-thon Event

• 📍 The event will be held at the Anaheim White House Restaurant.
• ⏰ All KFI hosts will be present from 5 AM to 8 PM tomorrow.
• 🥫 Attendees can bring donations of pasta and sauce of any kind.
• 💰 Monetary donations are also welcome, with $5 feeding a family of five for a night.

Impact of Donations

• 📈 Last year's event raised nearly $1.3 million and 45 tons of pasta and sauce.
• ⚠️ The need is significant, with many children facing difficult circumstances, such as living in $69/night rooms and eating from vending machines.
• 🚀 Donations help break the cycle of poverty and food insecurity, enabling children to go to school with full stomachs.

Community and Holiday Spirit

• ✨ The Pasta-thon is a favorite way to kick off the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of helping each other.
• 🤝 The community's ability to come together during events, like fires or tragic incidents, is highlighted.
• 👨‍🍳 Caterina's Club also offers job training for kids in the restaurant business, further aiding their future.