Metro Caring Cornucopia 2024

Food for all.

Hunger for none.

Translations provided by Cinthya García, Empowered Translation & Interpretation Solutions. 

Program

Culinary Tour

DC E.A.T.S.
Fritay Haitian Cuisine
Laziz Ya Lebanese
Momma Jah’s
Pirate Chef
Valparaiso Mi Amor

Music by Lady Coyote Trio

Evening Program

Danette Hollowell
Board Member

2024 Cornucopia Awards
Presented by Nicole Lang & Sarae Kurth Bay
Board of Directors Co-Chairs

Erik Hicks & Teva Sienicki
Co-CEOs

Cinthya García
Metro Caring Community Leader

Tom Stoever
Board Member

Dessert
Chupacabra

Last Call

Event Concludes

Food for all.

Culinary Tour Menu

First Floor

DC E.A.T.S.
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sliders
  • Chicken Tenders
  • Cucumber Salad Cup
Fritay Haitian Cuisine
  • Plaintain Cups with Shredded Chicken
    Nut-free, Dairy-free
  • Polenta with Eggplant Stew
    Vegan, Nut-free, Dairy-free
Momma Jah's
  • Blue Corn Buffalo Cauliflower
    GF, Soy-free, Vegan
  • Butternut Squash Baked Mac
Valparaiso Mi Amor
  • Pastel del Choclo (Chilean Corn Pie)
    GF, Vegetarian
  • Chilean Style Shrimp Ceviche
  • Chicken Chipotle Mini Empanadas

Second Floor

Laziz Ya Lebanese

All dishes served with rice, pita, hummus and fattoush:

  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Gyro
  • Cauliflower
Pirate Chef
  • Braised Bison Vol-au-vents
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Chorizo Puff
  • Falafel with a Carrot Ginger Hummus 
    Vegan, GF

Dessert at 8:15 PM (First Floor)

Chupacabra

Served at 8:15pm, after the program

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Paleta
    GF
  • Horchata Paleta
  • Lime Paleta
    Vegan

Hunger for None.

Join the Movement

Roots to Rise Society members are friends, organizations, and businesses who want to ensure our programs can take root to grow and mature. This multi-year giving society honors donors who have made a five-year pledge of $1,000 or more.

The Greenhouse is a group of Metro Caring supporters who give monthly. Just like a greenhouse keeps temperatures warm year-round, your monthly gift can create a place of nourishment, sustainability, and growth for our community 365 days a year.

Perennial Roots offers the opportunity to ensure our anti-hunger programs will thrive for decades to come while advancing your own financial plan. Like perennials that grow back year after year, bequests and estate gifts leave an everlasting impact on your community.

One-Time Donation

Any donation made this evening—whether you join a giving society or make a one-time gift—will help unlock the challenge gift. Your generosity will be doubled to have an even stronger impact on our community.

Uprooting hunger, together.

Cornucopia 2024 Community Awards

Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

Founders for Change Award:
Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

In 1974, five organizations thought they could have a greater impact if they worked together. This special 50th anniversary Founders for Change Award honors a community organization that embodies the same spirit of collaboration of Metro Caring’s founders and are at the root of building our future without hunger. 

The Blueprint launched 5 years ago to end hunger in Colorado by increasing enrollment in public benefits, expanding school nutrition programs, and better supporting organizations like ours. After 5 years, Blueprint is re-launching as a coalition focused on the co-creation of statewide food sovereignty. Metro Caring has been a partner member of the Blueprint from the beginning and we look forward to working with them in their next chapter.

Photo of Cinthya inside the Colorado State Capitol building

Catalyst for Change:
Cinthya Garcia  

This individual works to better life, not just for themselves, but for their entire community. They embody Metro Caring’s values “Pursue Equity” and “Champion the Mission.”

Cinthya is a dedicated interpreter for Metro Caring, which has unlocked her power to fight for food and economic security, not only for herself but for the entire community. Leading by example, Cinthya has participated in multiple lobby days, showing up at the Capitol to speak with representatives, while interpreting for others so they can do the same. She is one of the strongest voices in our community, consistently elevating the experiences of those around her and empowering others to find their own voice.

Cliff's headshot.

Passion for Change:
Cliff Marian, Jr.  

This individual is a valued part of our community, not for what they do, but for the spirit in which they do it. They embrace Metro Caring’s values “Find the Joy” and “Rise Together.”

Cliff has led our Wednesday evening and Sunday volunteer shifts, keeping everything in the warehouse running smoothly and leaving the space in pristine conditions for the next morning. His deep knowledge of the food industry has also played a vital role in strengthening our partnerships as we continue to grow.

Sponsors

Holman logo that reads "Holman Driving What's Right"
Arnold & Porter Logo
Susie and Henry Higginbottom
Arnold & Porter Logo
Arnold & Porter Logo

Event Supporters

Odell Brewing Company logo, which is shaped like a bottle cap with a leaf or tree in the middle
Gruvi logo
Professional Communicators logo with a letter C inside two overlapping speech bubbles. The tagline reads "Connect. Convey. Captivate."