Celebrating Local Flavors and Community Spirit, Fundraiser Supports Equitable Access to High-Quality Child Care

MOUNT KISCO, NY, July 17, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC), a nonprofit committed to providing equitable access to high-quality early education and care, is thrilled to announce this year’s culinary partners for its Annual Feed Me Fresh: An Edible Evening. The event will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the beautiful Ivanna Farms in Mount Kisco.

Now in its 21st year, Feed Me Fresh continues to serve as the signature fundraising event for MKCCC, celebrating the Center’s seed-to-table curriculum of the same name. Designed to educate children about nutrition, gardening, and cooking, the program integrates on-site gardening and hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and healthy habits from an early age.

“This special evening brings our unique curriculum to life through an unforgettable tasting event featuring fresh, local cuisine donated by some of our region’s most beloved restaurants. It’s also a celebration of community, childhood, and the generosity that makes our mission possible,” says Dawn Meyerski, Executive Director of MKCCC. “We are deeply grateful to every restaurant and sponsor who supports this effort to ensure that all children have access to the care and education they deserve.”

This year’s participating restaurants include A & S Marketplace, Ben & Jerry’s, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Kittle House Inn, Exit 4 Food Hall, Ladle of Love, Little Kebab Station, Lexington Square Café, Mentor’s Mediterranean Steakhouse, Mimi’s Coffee House, Monarca, and Village Social. In a special collaboration, Chef Tommy Calandrucci of Stone Fire and Chef Maarten Steenman of La Tulipe Desserts will once again team up to prepare a stunning three-course dinner during the evening’s program.

The event would not be possible without the continued support of MKCCC’s generous sponsors. Their contributions ensure that all proceeds benefit the Center’s Scholarship Fund, which helps working families afford the high-quality care their children need to grow and thrive. This year’s sponsors include 5C Capital Management, Atlantic Westchester, Whitney Hanson Ayala & Marc Ayala, Bedford & New Canaan Magazine, The Benefit Shop Foundation, Sakurako & Alain Biem, CBRE, Leslie Cecil & Creighton Michael, C Clean, The Sigmund Cohn Family Foundation, Amy & Jon Epstein, Eric Hadar, Robin & Matt Jacobs, Barbara Klein, Kohlberg & Company, Stuart & Denise Koslowsky, Landscape Concepts, Last Mile NYC, Dr. Joanne Marien, Elizabeth Marwell, The Marwell Family, Northern Westchester Moms, Anne & Pat Papaelias, Douglas Polaner Selections, Kelly & Michael Slomsky, Beverley & Sabin Streeter, and Keira & Tim Treanor.

This year’s event honorees are Christie Noelle Krase, MKCCC Board Member, advocate and volunteer, and Mary Ann & Gary Rivera, owners of Landscape Concepts and longtime supporters of Feed Me Fresh. Their extraordinary generosity and dedication to the children of MKCCC will be recognized during the evening’s celebration.

Tickets are now available at mkccc.org/fmftickets. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of food, community, and impact.

About Mount Kisco Child Care Center
Mount Kisco Child Care Center is a nonprofit, accredited child care facility that helps working families thrive by providing equitable access to high-quality care and early education for a diverse group of children. Since 1971, MKCCC has offered innovative, developmentally appropriate programming—including the award-winning Feed Me Fresh seed-to-table nutrition curriculum—while holistically supporting family needs through partnerships, scholarships, and wraparound care.

Press Contact
Paula Backer
pbacker@mkccc.org
(914) 241-2135

Tickets are now available for purchase at mkccc.org/fmftickets.

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