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Wellness in the Schools Gala
Please join us for our 13th Annual Gala to support food and fitness programming in public schools.
In Honor of Susan Fisher Haag

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
6:30pm–9:30pm
6:30pm–7:30pm VIP Hour
7:30pm General Admission
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave, New York City
The Wellness in the Schools Annual Gala is back! We have not gathered together since 2019 and we are thrilled to host this year's event at the world renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art. We will feature tastings from top NYC chefs and beverage partners at the iconic Temple of Dendur. As we celebrate our work, we also launch the inaugural honoring of our dear friend and founding board member, Susan Fisher Haag.
Hosts
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Sam Bee
Host/Producer/Author
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Jason Jones
Actor/Director/Writer
Special Guests
Eric Adjepong • Josh Beckerman (Foodie Magician) • Traci Copeland • Dana Cowin Danielle DuBoise • Melanie Dunea • Elena Besser • Anna Kaiser • Ellie Krieger • Kristin McGee • Grace Ramirez • Ali Rosen • Lauren Singer • Whitney Tingle • Jenna Wolfe
Honorary Host Committee (to date)
United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
New York City Council Member Gale A. Brewer
New York City Council Member Althea Stevens
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander
Paul Philps, Community Board 4
Benefit Committee
Rachel Alkon • Kate Bock • Ann Brashares and Jacob Collins • Alexia Brue and Ethan Klemperer • Chanel Cathey • Maria Daou and Fred Gaudelli • Ella Dove • Nancy Easton and Andy Nipon • Maya and Vinz Feller • Erin and Kelvin Gary • Allison Grover • Brian Meyer and Bethany Lampland • David and Jackie Mansbach • Nick Marsh and Marie Bishko • Jeffrey and Amanda Morrison • DeMarco and Heidi Jo Murray • Craig Russell and Pam Jones • Jamie Sutherland and Ben Kraus • Bill Telepan and Beverly Ivens • Troy and Camille Thornton • Elly Truesdell and Charles Smith • Marjorie Wolfson and Eric Black
Restaurant and Beverage Partners (to date)
Barbuto • Boisson • Bon Appetit Management Co • Butter • Cape May Salt Oyster Farms • Caputo Brothers Creamery • Casa Enrique • Contra/Wildair/People’s Wine • Crown Shy/Saga • Daily Provisions • FIELDTRIP • Green Top Farms • Jams • Levain Bakery • Lighthouse • Murray’s Cheese • Nom Wah • Oceans • Paramount Caviar • Red Inside Culinary • Rezdôra • Sakara • Salumeria Rosi • Sullivan Street Bakery • Sweetbriar • Temple Court
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Ticketing Options
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SCHOOL ASSEMBLY (aka General Tasting Ticket) • $500
Includes 1 Tasting Ticket to the Wellness in the Schools Fall Gala at 7:30pm
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SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PACKAGE • $1600
Includes 4 Tasting Tickets to the Wellness in the Schools Fall Gala at 7:30pm.
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BEFORE THE BELL VIP TICKET • $1200
Includes early access to the Gala at 6:30pm, celebrity chef meet and greet, special access to VIP tastings/champagne bar, live music, a Wellness in the Schools gift, and more.
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BEFORE THE BELL VIP PACKAGE • $4000
Includes 4 early access tasting tickets to the Gala at 6:30pm, celebrity chef meet and greet, special access to VIP tastings/champagne bar, live music, a Wellness in the Schools gift, and more.
Thanks to our sponsors (to date)
If interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Abby de Riel
abby@wellnessintheschools.org
For ticketing inquiries, please email abby@wellnessintheschools.org. If you are purchasing a ticket via check, please mail to Wellness in the Schools, 31 West 125th Street, 5th Floor 10027.