This year’s Network Fork-Off to Fight Hunger brought out the community including Richardson leadership in support of Network of Community Ministries. Powerhouse couple, Mauri and Bryan Marsh, were Honorary Chairs and were honored with a record turn-out for the event.

Fork-Off to Fight Hunger took place at Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at UT Dallas, a hidden gem of a venue. As always, restaurants and establishments competed for the Golden Fork that was presented to Richardson’s Chameli Restaurant that serves authentic Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine. Judges for the Golden Fork competition were Alika Omar and Richardson Mayor Amir Omar, President and CEO of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce Kim Quirk and Richardson City Council Member Jennifer Justice. Guests were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite and Tejano Brothers took the People's Choice award There was no shortage of great food and drink as eighteen establishments brought their best offerings.

 “Network’s Annual Fork-Off is more than just a fun gathering. It’s an opportunity to come together and make a meaningful difference for our neighbors,” said Mauri Marsh.

Thanks to Presenting Sponsors the like Halff Family and many others such as The City of Richardson, The Golden Gift Fund, First United Methodist Church, Methodist Richardson Medical Center, United Benefits, WDW Financial, Ginger Mayo, Saint Barnabas Presbyterian Church, Kendra Unruh & Denver Pierce, Lakepointe North Dallas, NCT, Ellis Island, Frost Bank, Texas Bank & Trust, the organization netted some $200,000.

“On behalf of our neighbors in need, thank you to everyone whose generosity made this year’s Fork-Off such a great success,” says Celeste Sneeze, President and CEO of Network of Community Ministries.

Network’s Community Food Market and Mobile Food Market distributed more than 3.5 million pounds of food last year and served 25,000 individuals through programs designed to lift up its neighbors and often change the trajectory of their lives.

For more information on Network of Community Ministries, please go to www.thenetwork.org