Annual Benefit Gala 2010

Join us for Action Against Hunger's 11th annual Benefit Gala on Thursday, November 4th at New York City's Capitale.

We are proud to present the 2010 Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award to the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) and its Director-General, Dr. Jacques Diouf, for the "One Billion Hungry" Project that has engaged hundreds of thousands of people worldwide in the fight against hunger.

Dr. Diouf has provided both inspiration and momentum in the battle to eradicate rural poverty and hunger. ACF applauds the UN FAO's new "One Billion Hungry" Project for engaging hundreds of thousands of people worldwide in the fight against hunger, and is honored that Dr. Diouf has accepted to receive this award. Photo courtesy Giampiero Diana.

Additionally, we are proud to announce that Action Against Hunger has been selected by the Financial Times as the partner for its 2010-2011 seasonal appeal. This year’s appeal, taking place from November to mid-January, will be launched at the Gala.

This year's Gala features the culinary talents of Chef Andrew Gold of the Institute for Culinary Education and Chef Jeremy Bearman and Pastry Chef James DiStefano of Rouge Tomate.

Proceeds from the evening will support Action Against Hunger's life-saving programs in over 40 countries around the world.

Date: November 4, 2010
Location: Capitale, 130 Bowery Street, New York, NY
Time: 6:30pm: Cocktails 7:30pm: Dinner

This year's silent auction will feature:

• A Case of 2001 Château Lafite Rothschild
• The Maîtres Cuisiniers de France - Your personal chefs for one night
• Cocktail Gown, designed by Michael Kaye
• Musical Moment by Kaïssa