About the Event

Now in its 13th year, Dish: Cuisine for Change has become Second Harvest Heartland’s signature fundraising gala. Donating their food and talent, up to 25 chefs from local restaurants will serve delicious tastings for nearly 1200 guests. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample cocktails and wine, bid on hundreds of auction items, and plenty of time to visit with your fellow guests. The evening closes with a seated program that includes the live auction and a comedic performance by headliner, Kevin Nealon.

Last year, Dish raised $700,000 because of generous sponsors, restaurants, guests, and donors. With your support, Dish: Cuisine for Change will help Second Harvest Heartland do more for our hungry neighbors.

Your support at Dish will help us do more for our hungry neighbors.

Evening Schedule

5:30 pm Registration opens. We invite you to mingle and network while enjoying gourmet food, wine tastings and complimentary cocktails. Be sure to place your bid on hundreds of exciting auction items!

7:30 pm Ballroom doors open.

7:45 pm Silent auction closes and restaurant sampling closes.

8:00 pm Dessert is served in the ballroom and the program begins. The brief program includes the live auction and fund-a-need.

9:00 pm Feature performance by Kevin Nealon.

10:00 pm The event ends. Auction check-out begins.

Your Donation Will be Matched

Ameriprise Financial, our Fund-a-Need Sponsor, will match donations up to $50,000. If you are unable to attend Dish, please consider making a gift. With this generous match, Second Harvest Heartland can provide 6 meals for every $1.00!