One of 琉璃神社鈥檚 most unique fundraisers is set to make its return this weekend.

The Fork and Spoon Gala, hosted by Fermented Dining, will bring together 14 top chefs and four bartenders for a charitable culinary competition in support of the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

鈥淪upporting the Central Okanagan Food Bank is one of our core values,鈥� said Cody Pollard, owner of Fermented Dining.

鈥淭hey provide so much assistance for those facing food insecurity within the community, from supplying food to other local nonprofits, to feeding over 4,000 local residents every month.鈥�

The competition will see chefs build a nine-course tasting menu, only using ingredients that have been donated to the foodbank.

鈥淭his is an incredible event where top chefs have the ability to showcase the amazing types of food donated to the food bank,鈥� said Tammie Watson, interim executive director of the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

The event will also feature live entertainment by musician Andrew Johns and 琉璃神社鈥檚 own B Mack and Karly from SunFM.

Last year鈥檚 event raised over $20,000, a number which they hope to beat this year with the added chefs and entertainment.

鈥淣obody should go hungry,鈥� said Pollard. 鈥淎nd nobody should have to choose between rent and feeding their families. This is something we will always strive to rectify.鈥�

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