A Fundraiser at Mayflower Brewing Company to benefit the South Shore Community Action Council
On Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Plymouth, MA, Mayflower Brewing Company will host the Fourth Annual America’s Hometown Throwdown Chef Competition to benefit the South Shore Community Action Council’s Food Resources Program which coordinates the collection, storage and distribution of emergency food relief for hungry people of all ages throughout the South Shore. The event kicks off at 11 am at the brewery, located at 12 Resnik Road in the Plymouth Industrial Park. Tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/Throwdown19. Each General Admission ticket purchase for $25 will send one backpack of food to a local family in need and every All Access ticket purchase for $75 will send three backpacks of food to local families in need.
Mayflower Brewing Company, along with Plymouth Sunrise Rotary, invite the local community to come together for the fourth year of this amazing event! Eight chefs from local restaurants, from Plymouth and beyond, will be competing in this highly unique and entertaining event. The competing chefs include: Jim Casey {Mallebar Brasserie & Blue-Eyed Crab}, Stephen Coe {SWAT Food Truck}, Patrick Gilmartin {Su Casa}, Rob Goldrick {Salt Raw Bar & Fine Cuisine}, Tyler Joubert {Mahoney’s on Main}, Jillian Rivers {Mirbeau Inn & Spa}, Marc Swierkowski {Ella’s Wood Burning Oven}, and Mike Wisdom {The Tasty}.
Attendees are invited to watch three fast-paced rounds of cooking competitions as the eight chefs are narrowed down to four, then two, then the winner will be announced. Secret ingredients, Mayflower beer, and crowd encouragement make each round an engaging experience. Attendees cheer on their favorite chefs/restaurants, as well as get to know new ones they may not have visited yet. In between rounds of the cooking competition, The Pour Guys will be hosting the Second Annual Bartender Competition. The participating bartenders include: Sunny Beane {The Tasty}, Nicolette Crocker {Solstice Restaurant}, Nick Crosby {Su Casa}, Taylor Currier {Tar Bar}, Nick Ghilardi {Blue-Eyed Crab}, Mark Marinelli {Mallebar Brasserie}, and Ashley Sullivan {Salt Raw Bar & Fine Cuisine}. Additionally, the event includes food from each of the eight restaurants and a beverage garden.
Jeff Nardone, head of sales for Mayflower Brewing Company, reflects on how the event has grown over the past few years but has always held true to its mission. “It’s an amazing example of how our community pulls together to help each other. Sure, it’s a friendly competition but at the heart of this event, we’re all teaming up with the same goal,” says Jeff. Mayflower, SSCAC, Plymouth Sunrise Rotary, all of the chefs, bartenders, restaurants, and generous sponsors are looking forward to a successful day on September 8th!
About Mayflower Brewing Company
Mayflower Brewing Company is a craft beer microbrewery located in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. Founded in 2007 by a tenth great grandson of John Alden, beer barrel cooper on board the Mayflower, Mayflower is dedicated to celebrating the history and legacy of the Pilgrims by creating unique, high-quality ales for the New England market. The team brews and packages all of their beer at their 12,000 square foot production facility in Plymouth and uses only traditional brewing methods and ingredients. Their product line includes a set of year-round beers that honor traditional English ales, seasonal beers that celebrate the New England weather, and small batch releases that give them a chance to try out new ideas. The tasting room is open to the public and is family (and pet) friendly, offering a variety of branded apparel, growler fills, free samples, full tasting flights, pints and packaged beer. Retail and tasting hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 8pm (9pm on Fridays) and Sunday, noon to 6pm. Tours of the Brewery are offered at 1, 3 and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
About South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. in Plymouth Since 1965, South Shore Community Action Council has provided a range of critical services to low-income individuals and families on the South Shore of Massachusetts. SSCAC works to eliminate poverty along the South Shore by providing low-income people with opportunities and supports for education, training, and work.
SSCAC’s Food Resources Program provides nearly a half million pounds of food to low income children, families, and seniors each year. Through partnerships with Meals on Wheels programs at 9 Councils on Aging, Backpack Food for Kids programs at 14 elementary schools, and over 55 food assistance providers, SSCAC’s Food Resources Program has collaborated with community partners since 2002 to fight hunger and promote nutrition throughout the South Shore.
