A Brooklyn Braised initiative created to help sustainably feed families within the Brooklyn community.
Project Description
THE PROBLEM
Many non-profits are being skipped over by Corona virus-related aide while their expenses run into the millions. Valuable fundraising dollars have also been cut because of social distancing lockdowns adding additional strain.
THE SOLUTION
Chef Christa of Brooklyn Braised has launched Meals On Us to support the Brooklyn based CAMBA. The project partners with local restaurants to donate takeout meals to some of Brooklyn’s most vulnerable residents. Brooklyn Braised has committed to providing 3 days worth of meals to The Kensington Family Shelter, a CAMBA residential aide facility.
YOUR IMPACT
We are seeking funding to support The Kensington Family Shelter which houses 59 families including 68 children, most under 12. Each donation helps our partner restaurants provide balanced weekly meals to food-insecure families. With your help, our efforts can keep growing throughout Brooklyn and beyond!
OUR TEAM
Christa Lynch is the founder and Chef at Brooklyn Braised. She’s also a Sous Chef at Google and Jr. Board Member at CAMBA. Throughout her career in hospitality and food and beverage, Christa has championed building a stronger food ecosystem by participating in creative ways to reduce hunger and protect the environment.
We would like to give a special thanks to the entire team at CAMBA and our primary partner restaurant Gage & Tollner for helping to make this a reality!
ADDITIONAL REWARDS ARE COMING!
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Where does my money go?
Each $25 donation helps to feed a family of 4 for one day. All proceeds go directly to the restaurant to purchase ingredients, operating and delivery cost.
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Who is Chef Christa?
Chef Chista Lynch is the founder and head chef at Brooklyn Braised. Alongside catering and event production services, Christa's mission is to help build a stronger food ecosystem by participating in creative ways to reduce hunger and protect the environment with initiatives like Meals On Us. -
Who makes the meals?
Our restaurant partners Gage & Tollner and Alta Calidad each prepare 250 meals a week for residents at the Kensington Family Shelter.
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What type of food do the residents receive?
Each week residents receive delicious, well balanced meals made from natural ingredients! See last week's menu below:
Gage & Tollner
meatballs with mushroom groovy
stuffed red peppers (vegetarian option)
kidney beans and rice
grilled zucchini with mint
romaine with herby ranchy dressing
sliced semolina focaccia
Chocolate chip cookies
Alta Calidad
Korean BBQ chicken with kimchi
Cauliflower with kimchi (veggie option)
Coconut rice
Vegetables
- When are the meals delivered?
Meals are delivered every Thursday and Friday
- When do I receive my reward?
Donors who selected the rewards option will be contacted within 60 days for instructions on how to redeem.
I think this is a POWERFUL initiative; no reward is necessary!
Get groovy in the kitchen with this dope playlist created by a well known local DJ!
1 bottle, 3 cocktails is an interactive mixology workshop with Camille of The Cocktail Snob. During the workshop, attendees will learn how to craft 3 cocktails using just one spirit. They will also learn valuable tips and tricks so they can create their own happy hour at home.
**This event can be experienced virtually OR in your home. You must live in either Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island in order for Camille to travel to you for the class.
Brooklyn Braised Owner, Christa will create a 4-course menu keeping taste, dietary restrictions, and sustainability in mind.
During this experience, Christa will instruct you through a meal that will remain memorable!
**This event can be experienced virtually OR in your home. You must live in either Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island in order for Christa to travel to you for the class.
Rewards
I think this is a POWERFUL initiative; no reward is necessary!
Get groovy in the kitchen with this dope playlist created by a well known local DJ!
1 bottle, 3 cocktails is an interactive mixology workshop with Camille of The Cocktail Snob. During the workshop, attendees will learn how to craft 3 cocktails using just one spirit. They will also learn valuable tips and tricks so they can create their own happy hour at home.
**This event can be experienced virtually OR in your home. You must live in either Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island in order for Camille to travel to you for the class.
Brooklyn Braised Owner, Christa will create a 4-course menu keeping taste, dietary restrictions, and sustainability in mind.
During this experience, Christa will instruct you through a meal that will remain memorable!
**This event can be experienced virtually OR in your home. You must live in either Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island in order for Christa to travel to you for the class.