Saveur Chefs Give Back: Give & Taste

Charity of Choice: GELL
As a first-of-its-kind NYC Greenroof Environmental Literacy Laboratory, GELL, will provide PS41 students empirical lessons designed to enhance science, math and aesthetic education in an outdoor observational learning space. Auction Prize: Get an insider’s look at Gramercy Tavern with a tour and lunch for 4 with Executive Chef Michael Anthony. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Charity: Water**
For four years, this non-profit organization has been bringing clean and safe drinking water to citizens in developing nations. It has helped fund over 2,906 projects in 17 countries, assisting over one million people since its founding. Auction Prize: Enjoy a fabulous private dinner for 8 at The Harrison in New York City, prepared specially for you by Owner/Chef Jimmy Bradley. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Food Bank of LA
The Foodbank provides food for nearly 900 member agency sites including abused and abandoned children homes, battered women shelters, senior centers, local food pantries, soup kitchens, AIDS hospices and more. Auction Prize: Delight in a four-course dinner for 10 in the Grappa Room at Culina located in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Children’s Health Fund
Children’s Health Fund is committed to providing health care to the nation’s most medically underserved children through the development and support of innovative primary care medical programs; response to public health crises; and the promotion of guaranteed access to appropriate health care for all children. Auction Prize: Dine at the chef’s counter at LA’s Scarpetta with a 10 course tasting dinner and wine pairing prepared by Chef Scott Conant. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Feeding America
Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity whose mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Auction Prize: Enjoy a special meal and wine pairing for 4 prepared by Chef John DeLucie at he Lion, New York’s premier and exclusive new West Village eatery. Includes signed copy of his book, The Hunger. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: C-CAP
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) works with public schools across the nation to prepare high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry. C-CAP provides teacher training, cholarships, cooking competitions, job shadows, training and internships, college and career advising, and product/equipment donations. Auction Prize: Join Chef Neal Fraser in the SAVEUR Test Kitchen in New York City for a private lunch or dinner for 6. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Chefs Collaborative
Chefs Collaborative is the leading nonprofit network of chefs that fosters a sustainable food system through advocacy, education, and collaboration with the broader food community. Auction Prize: Accompany Chef Peter Hoffman on a personal tour at the famous Union Square Farmer’s Market in New York City followed by lunch for 4 at Savoy. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Bocuse D’Or USA Foundation
Established in 2009, the Foundation is aimed to build a sustainable community of young American chefs that are knowledgeable and confident in their career pursuits and will be life long ambassadors of quality and excelled in the world of gastronomy. Auction Prize: Go behind the scenes of Chef Gavin Kaysen’s Cafe Boulud kitchen and enjoy the lunch of a lifetime for 4 guests. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Autism Speaks
Founded in 2005, Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Auction Prize: Join James Beard award-winning Chef Christopher Lee for a hands-on cooking lesson at the SAVEUR Test Kitchen. After shopping with Chef Lee at the local farmer’s market, you and 5 guests will head back to the SAVEUR Test Kitchen to learn fundamental kitchen skills and prepare a delicious seasonal meal. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: City Harvest
Now serving New York City for more than 25 years, City Harvest is the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry men, women, and children. Auction Prize: Learn from the master with a cooking workshop and lunch at Porter House New York, including custom wine pairings with Executive Chef Michael Lomonaco. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Feeding America
Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Their mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Auction Prize: Spend the day in the Spiaggia kitchen! See where some of the best Italian dishes in Chicago get created each day alongside Chef Tony Mantuano, followed by a lunch in the dining room for 4. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Center for Food Action
The Center for Food Action (CFA) provides emergency food, rental and utility assistance, counseling, and advocacy to our neighbors in need in Bergen County and in the Upper Passaic Valley. Auction Prize: Gather 7 friends for a morning of food shopping with The Red Cat Chef Bill McDaniel followed by lunch at the SAVEUR Test Kitchen. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Doctors Without Borders
Created in France in 1971 by doctors and journalists, Doctors Without Borders is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides aid to almost 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. Auction Prize: Learn from Chef George Mendes himself! You and a friend are invited to join Chef in the SAVEUR Test Kitchen for a private cooking class culminating with lunch or dinner. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: KIPP
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 99 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 26,000 students. Auction Prize: Dinner for 12, including 18A cocktails and wine pairings. Hosted by Chef David Myers at Comme Ça at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength is a national organization that works to make sure no kid in America goes hungry. They weave together a net of community groups, activists and food programs to catch children facing hunger and surround them with nutritious food where they live, learn and play. Auction Prize: A once-in-a-lifetime experience from Greek-American culinary star Chef Michael Psilakis to roast an entire lamb on a spit at winner’s home for 12 people. Personally autographed copies of his acclaimed book, “How to Roast a Lamb” will accompany. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: City Harvest
Now serving New York City for more than 25 years, City Harvest is the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry men, women, and children. Auction Prize: Chef Eric Ripert is offering you and 3 guests a trip to the market followed by dinner in the SAVEUR Test Kitchen with a special recipe you’ll prepare together from the evening appearing in a future issue of the magazine! To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Citymeals-on-Wheels
Citymeals-on-Wheels raises private funds to ensure no homebound elderly New Yorker will ever go a day without food or human company. In addition, over 1,500 volunteers collectively spent 62,000 hours visiting and delivering meals to New York’s frail aged. Auction Prize: Relish in a private dinner for 4 people at Centrico in New York City, prepared by acclaimed Chef and Food Network star, Aaron Sanchez. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Wellness in the Schools
Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a non-profit, community based organization founded in 2005 in order to improve the environment, nutrition, and fitness in NYC public schools. In an effort to combat childhood obesity and improve school environments, WITS developed Cook for Kids, Coach for Kids, and Green for Kids, three NYC based programs poised for replication nationwide. Auction Prize: Tour a NYC farmer’s market with Telepan Owner/Chef Bill Telepan followed by lunch for 4 at the restaurant. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Tipping Point
Tipping Point works to eliminate poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tipping Point finds, funds and partners with a group of very worthy organizations, providing them the dollars and organizations, providing them the dollars and support they need to meet their goal — to serve and support low-income families. Auction Prize: A private, personalized tour of the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market, followed by a multi-course dinner for 8 guests prepared by Chef Michael Tusk, with custom wine pairings, at Quince. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: SOVA Community Food and Resource Program
SOVA provides free groceries and supportive services to over 10,000 individuals of all ages, ethnicities and religions each month, at SOVA’s three comprehensive service centers in the Los Angeles area. Auction Prize: Delight in a private dinner for 6 with Chef Suzanne Tracht at Jar after touring the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market! To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Three Square Food Bank of Las Vegas
A national model project, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with the gaming industry, businesses, non-profit agencies, food distributors, UNLV, the CCSD, governmental entities, the media and hundreds of volunteers to efficiently and effectively serve hope to the hungry. Auction Prize: See the culinary side of Sin City! Enjoy a two-night stay at Wynn Las Vegas for 5 couples with dinners in Chef David Walzog’s SW Steakhouse and the brand new Lakeside Grill. Prize also includes tickets to see La Reve at the Wynn. To bid on this chef, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste

Charity of Choice: Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer research. They work on a global, national, and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Auction Prize: Rated the #1 ski resort in North America an unprecedented four years in a row by the readers of SKI magazine, Deer Valley Resort is offering 4 days of skiing and rentals for 2 people. Enjoy days of luxurious vacationing, including perfectly-groomed slopes, world-class hotel amenities, and exclusive dinners at some of Deer Valley’s award-winning restaurants. To bid on this item, go to: SAVEUR.com/GiveandTaste