THE HEIMERDINGER FOUNDATION TO BE BENEFICIARY FROM JOHNNY HAFFNER’S PORCH PARTY SERIES FOR 2022
Beloved Nashville Caterer's Porch Party Series Kicked off Last Friday with a Sold Out Event Benefitting the Nonprofit’s Meals 4 Health and Healing Program
Additional Monthly Parties Set for
July 15, Aug. 26, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 and Nov. 11
One of Nashville’s most beloved caterers, Johnny Haffner, has selected The Heimerdinger Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing nutrient-rich meals and education, free of charge, for families facing cancer, as his 2022 nonprofit Porch Party partner. The fundraising series, benefitting the nonprofit’s signature Meals 4 Health and Healing program, kicked off last Friday at Haffner’s home in Greenhills with a sold out evening.
Each Porch Party includes a complimentary “welcome wine,” appetizers, and a gourmet five-course meal beautifully plated and featuring a seasonal ingredient. All Porch Parties will be on Friday evenings and start at 7:30 pm with dinner served at 8:00 pm. The table will be set with attention to detail under the candlelit chandeliers on Johnny’s covered, outdoor porch overlooking the garden of his home.
Tickets are $200 per person ($125 tax deductible). UBER/LYFT is strongly encouraged as there is limited parking. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite bottle of wine to drink. June’s event sold out so guests are encouraged to reserve their tickets today for all upcoming dinners at hfmeals.org/porch-parties.
Porch Party Dates:
JUNE 24 (SOLD OUT)
JULY 15
AUGUST 26
SEPTEMBER 16
OCTOBER 21
NOVEMBER 11
Meals 4 Health and Healing is a heart-centered, caring community preparing organic, immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory meals free of charge for cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment and their caregivers. Since 2013, the nonprofit has served over 137,000 meals to hundreds of clients and their caregivers in Williamson and Davidson Counties.
Research shows that nearly 80% of cancer patients end up malnourished as a result of cancer treatment. Consuming nourishing meals can make a vital difference to cancer patients as they fight their illness and heal from treatment. With an emphasis on serving those who are in crisis, who have little or no caregiving support, or who are financially unable to provide themselves with nutritious foods, the program elevates the recovery process for many who may be at high risk for malnutrition, which can slow down or stop treatment.
In addition, with over 250 active teen and adult volunteers participating in their program each year, the organization educates those volunteers about eating a “whole food” diet to reduce inflammation and to reduce the likelihood of chronic, inflammatory conditions like cancer. By educating patients, their families, and the adult and teen volunteers who provide the giving hands and hearts behind the organization’s mission, the eight-person team at The Heimerdinger Foundation is transforming the health and nutritional choices of countless people in middle Tennessee.
For more information about The Heimerdinger Foundation, visit hfmeals.org. Follow The Heimerdinger Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Donate to The Heimerdinger Foundation at https://hfmeals.org/donate/.
About The Heimerdinger Foundation:
The Heimerdinger Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2011, provides nutritious, organic meals and education, free of charge, for families facing cancer. Research shows that nearly 80% of people facing cancer end up malnourished as a result of treatment. Being poorly nourished worsens side effects, reduces the effectiveness of or can stop treatment, and lengthens recovery time once treatment ends. Since its inception, the organization has served over 137,000 meals to clients and their caregivers in Davidson and Williamson counties and educated hundreds of volunteer adults and teens about proper, healing nutrition for life through its Meals 4 Health and Healing organic garden, kitchen, and meal delivery program.