Michael's On East and World Central Kitchen Have Teamed Up to Feed Survivors of Hurricane Ian
Rigatoni and meatballs.
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In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Sarasota businesses and residents have scrambled to do what we do best: help others in need. In the tradition of giving back to surrounding communities, Michael's on East has partnered with Chef José Andrés' nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, to bring tens of thousands of nourishing meals to people impacted by the storm in Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties.
So far, Michael’s has sent more than 10,000 meals. The restaurant is supplying up to 5,000 meals per day during the recovery process, aimed at providing relief for Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties.
Michael’s has
sent over 10,0000 meals and is supplying up to 5000 meals per day during the recovery
process, aimed at providing relief for Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota Counties.
Michael’s has
sent over 10,0000 meals and is supplying up to 5000 meals per day during the recovery
process, aimed at providing relief for Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota Counties.
World Central Kitchen bills itself as "a team of food first responders, mobilizing with the urgency of now to get meals to people who need them most." The organization partners with local food vendors when disasters strike, and after a referral to World Central Kitchen from a client, Michael's on East was there to heed the call.
From left, Phil Mancini, Jamil Pineda and Michael Klauber.
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"I've long admired chef José Andrés, and the work he is doing across the globe with World Central Kitchen is just exceptional," Michael's On East's Michael Klauber, co-proprietor of the restaurant with Phil Mancini, said in a press release. "It's a tremendous honor to partner with them because this kind of work comes from our hearts."
Michael's on East is preparing dishes like Italian-style meatballs with rigatoni and roasted broccoli, roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and corn, and even Cuban-style roasted pork with black beans and rice.
Michael's on East team.
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"We are fortunate that our kitchen is operational, even though the majority of the second story roof of our building is gone," Mancini said in a press release. "Thirty-five members of our staff showed up the first morning at 6 a.m. ready and excited to help."
For more information about World Central Kitchen, click here. For a list of ways to help those affected by Hurricane Ian, click here.
