Fifth annual Long Table Dinner on Water Street to benefit food pantry
The award-winning chefs of Water Street in downtown Naperville are preparing for the fifth annual Long Table Dinner on Water Street outdoors under the stars on Sunday, Sept. 22.
The event from 5 to 9 p.m. will benefit West Suburban Community Pantry. Guests dressed in all-white attire will be treated to a six-course chef-prepared meal with a welcome cocktail as well as four additional wine pairings.
As the sun goes down and lights begin to twinkle, guests will enjoy music by Pete Ellman Jazz while dining on one long table running along Water Street outside the Hotel Indigo.
“This is a unique party, with a romantic European vibe, for a great cause,” said Nick Ryan of Marquette Companies, developer of Water Street. “Our chefs have taken great care to make this evening especially memorable. Helping feed area families who have struggled with rising food costs just makes the evening that much more special. We will eat well so they can eat well!”
“The pantry is currently serving 70% more people than we did a year ago,” said Pantry CEO Suzanne Armato. “In addition, we have expanded our support services to ensure that families are receiving the physical and social assistance they need to thrive.”
“The contributions made by the merchants at Water Street provide a unique and memorable evening that make a huge impact on those we serve,” Armato said. “We are so grateful that the community is coming together to enjoy all the fabulous food on Water Street while helping to feed families in need.”
Individual tickets and tables of eight are available. A vegetarian menu is also an option. The reservation deadline is Monday, Sept. 16. For information and reservations, visit aesbid.com/ELP/WATERST24. Seating is limited. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are also available.
West Suburban Community Pantry increases access to nutritious foods through an in-person Woodridge-based market, online ordering, senior home delivery, and child nutrition programs in local school districts. It also offers support services — case management, connecting individuals and families to community and government assistance. Every day, West Suburban Community Pantry is moving closer to a vision of a community without hunger thanks to the generous support of the community and dedicated volunteers. Visit www.wscpantry.org to learn more.