3RD ANNUAL CASA CHEF COOK-OFF
Benefiting CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Fresno and Madera Counties held their 3rd Annual Chef Cook-Off on Saturday, March 2nd for the first time at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds. CASA is “The Voice that Empowers Foster Youth” by helping vulnerable children and youth in foster care reach their full potential. Approximately 300+ attendees came out to support CASA’s mission. Over $29,000 was raised for children and youth in foster care to have advocates give them hope, answer questions, and have them feel seen and heard. Event founder Chef Robert Ortiz secured six chefs for this unique culinary experience: Chef Chauncey Gardner - Unir Dining, Chef Andrew Karsh - The Lincoln Pub & Grub, Chef Jonathan Gutierrez - UC Merced, Chef Brian Kesanen - The Vineyards - California Armenian Home, Chef Joelle Grijalva - Yummy J’s, Chef Crystal Vasquez - The Spicy Meatball. They were accompanied by nine food vendors from the Clovis Culinary Center under the guidance of Chris Marshall. The winner was Chef Jonathan Gutierrez. Ms. Jammy Harris, a youth formerly in foster care, shared her story about being in foster care and how her CASA changed the trajectory of her life and the lives of her siblings. For more information about CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties, please visit www.casafresnomadera.org.
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Photographer Butler Branding
