Taste of the Nation

Fine dining and tasting events that help make sure no kid in America grows up hungry.

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Great American Bake Sale

A national campaign that mobilizes Americans to end childhood hunger by holding bake sales in their communities.

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Great American Dine Out

When you eat; they eat. Join us September 20-26, 2009 for the 2nd annual Great American Dine Out! Learn how you can get involved.

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A Tasteful Pursuit

A national touring dinner series that features the nation's top chefs taking their talents to the nation’s top culinary cities.

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Operation Frontline

A groundbreaking cooking-based nutrition education program that teaches families how to prepare healthy, tasty meals on a limited budget.

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About Taste of the Nation

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Help Us End Childhood Hunger

Welcome to our online media center filled with news articles, press releases, and other information about Taste of the Nation.

Articles

Ladies Home Journal

	March 2009: Ladies Home Journal featured Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation in its Journal column. Article by Emily Chau, © 2009 Meredith Corporation. First published in Ladies Home Journal Magazine. Reprinted with permission.
	July 31, 2008: Chef Tom Douglas calls for an end to childhood hunger in the Seattle PI. The piece ran in conjunction of Taste of the Nation-Seattle’s 20th anniversary.
	June 2008: Bon Appétit featured Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation in the Eastern Insider calendar listing.
	June 2008: Taste of the Nation’s 20th anniversary was featured in Coastal Living’s "In The Coastal Kitchen" column. Regional spokesperson Chef Allen Susser shared his Wild Florida Shrimp -Tangerine Mojito Appetizer recipe.
	June 26, 2008: Taste of the Nation 20th anniversary spokesperson Chef Allen Susser calls for an end to childhood hunger in the Miami Herald. The piece ran to highlight Share Our Strength’s partnership with Florida.
	May 15, 2008: Nation’s Restaurant News recognized the 20^th anniversary of Taste of the Nation with a four page spread featuring the chefs, corporate partners and volunteers contributions to the success of the fundraising program.
	May 14, 2008: Town & Country editor Tom Farley featured Taste of the Nation New York City in his society blog, praising the event as "bringing the city’s finest culinary talent under one roof."
	March 10, 2008: Nation’s Restaurant News featured Taste of the Nation chefs, including Stephan Pyles, Allen Susser and Susan Goss, in its special report on chefs serving their communities.

Taste of the Nation Fact Sheets

2009 Taste of the Nation Fact Sheet

Press Releases and Media Alerts

May 20, 2009: Stella Artois Sponsors Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation and A Tasteful Pursuit
April 8, 2009: Culinary Luminaries Lend Strength to Fight Childhood Hunger
March 23, 2009: David Burke Offers A Reason to Dine Out This Season

Other Info

To celebrate Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, Taste of the Nation's spokespeople will participate in events across the nation.

What People Are Saying

"As the only national culinary benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger, Taste of the Nation unites the most creative culinary minds behind a critical issue affecting our country's children every day."

Chef David Burke, David Burke Restaurants & Taste of the Nation Culinary Council

"Volunteering for Taste of the Nation is one of the highlights of my year. Over the last six years, I've served as a committee member and restaurant chair, collaborating with the city's best chefs and restaurants. Working to end childhood hunger is exhilarating."

Jennifer Boozer, Restaurant Chair, Taste of the Nation Atlanta