Anti-hunger campaign set for this month

A couple of events this month will allow area diners to support the efforts of No Kid Hungry, a campaign of national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength.

Houston’s annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry fundraiser will take place this year at The Corinthian in the downtown district. More than 40 Houston chefs and mixologists will provide food, wines, craft beers and spirits for guests to indulge with the mission of raising funds to help end childhood hunger. Also, attendees are invited to take part in a silent auction.

The event will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Corinthian, 2020 Fannin St. General admission is $125. VIP Admission is $200 and allows guests to enter the event 30 minutes early. Tables also may be purchased with packages starting at $5,000. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ce.strength.org/ Houston.

This is Houston’s 27th annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. The No Kid Hungry campaign connects children in need with healthy meals and instructs their families on cooking affordable yet nutritious meals. Last year’s Houston event raised more than $130,000, said Emily Roth, manager of culinary events for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Taste of the Nation events are held in various cities nationwide.

Roth said she hopes the Houston event will bring in more funds to ensure children in Texas and across the United States receive the food they need to lead healthy, active lives.

Since 1998, the event has raised more than $2 million.

Restaurants such as Arby’s, Denny’s and Joe’s Crab Shack are participating. To find a restaurant, visit www.nokidhungry. org and search for restaurants by city, state or ZIP code on the site’s Dine Out for No Kid Hungry map.

Donations also can be made directly on the campaign website.