DON’T Attend the Gift for Life’s Fundraiser at High Point Market (Donate Instead)  

Counter to most fundraising events, Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team is inviting High Point Market attendees to an exclusive event that doesn’t actually exist. A new twist on the organization’s signature “Party with a Purpose,” the Home vs. Hunger Non-Event Event offers marketgoers the chance to skip yet another cocktail party and instead make a meaningful impact by donating directly to World Central Kitchen (WCK).

Home vs. Hunger is asking participants to “buy a ticket” to an “event that doesn’t require RSVPs, dress codes, or juggling wine glasses and catalogs.” Every dollar raised goes directly to World Central Kitchen to provide meals to people in crisis ($3 equals one full meal).

“High Point Market is overflowing with showroom parties, so we decided to do something different,” said Russ Jones, Gift for Life Board Member and Home vs. Hunger Event Chair. “By skipping the party and donating instead, attendees can turn the cost of one Market martini into two hot meals for people in need.”

How It Works

•             Donate online during High Point Market (Oct. 25–29) here

•             Snap a pic of yourself enjoying a drink.

•             Tag @GiftForLife to spread the word.

Your “ticket” will help World Central Kitchen provide nourishment and hope both nationally and across the globe.

Examples of Impact:

•             One Market Martini = 2 hot meals served

•             One Uber across town = feeding one family

•             One charcuterie board = one week’s worth of groceries

The Home vs. Hunger Non-Event Event aims to prove that sometimes the best way to make an impact is by staying in, raising a glass, and giving back.

Gift for Life’s Home vs.Hunger initiative, which debuted at High Point Market in October 2022, has now raised more than $112,000 through various fundraising activities, including in-person events at High Point Market and online campaigns. The goal for this event is $25,000 to support World Central Kitchen’s efforts.