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TO FIGHTSTUDENTHUNGER

Toronto’s top chefs, including Michelin Star Chefs, unite for the Toronto Foundation for Student Success.

Special Guest: Olivia Chow & Doug Ford

April 1st, 2025

A New Culinary Experience

Experience an unforgettable event as Toronto’s top chefs, including Michelin Star chefs, reimagine childhood classics with a gourmet twist.

Each chef will showcase their creativity at individual stations, transforming beloved kids' meals into extraordinary dishes, while guests watch these culinary masters in action.

Evergreen Brick Works
Start time 6:00 pm
Cocktail Attire
Convenient Drop-off

Our Silent Auction

Meet the Chefs for Change

MASAKI SAITO

Sushi Masaki Saito

Alex Tzatzos

Nobu Toronto

Daniele Corona

DaNico

DAVIDE CIAVATTELLA

Don Alfonso 1890

Eric Robertson

Pearl Morissette

daniel hadida

Pearl Morissette

JACKIE LIN

Shoushin

nicole chan

Shoushin

PATRICK KRISS

Alo

RAFA COVARRUBIAS

Hexagon

RYUSUKE NAKAGAWA

Aburi

Hana

STEVEn MOLNAR

Quetzal

TAKESHI SATO

Kappo Sato

Braden chong

MIMI Chinese

CHEF HONG

William Cheng’s

Personal Chef

DAVID SCHWARTZ

MIMI Chinese

and Linny’s

DIDIER LEROY

LSL

ERIC CHONG

aKin

Ethan Rogers

Linny's

FORREST LIU

Chef Subscribe

JASON BANGERTER

Langdon Hall

LUKE DONATO

Occhiolino

Marvin palomo

Vela

MICHAEL HUNTER

Antler

Hosting the Night

Afrim Pristine, MC

With 25 years of experience and a passion for giving back, we are thrilled to have Afrim host this special evening.

Niv Fichman, Cinematic Partner

The event will also feature a video by Oscar-winning producer Niv Fichman, showcasing TFSS's groundbreaking work and its impact on fighting hunger in schools.

Marissa Kassam, Co-chair, TFSS Board Member

Dedicated philanthropist and advocate for social change. Co-founder and Director of the Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund. Marissa brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including Vice President of Philanthropy for RBC Capital Markets and various positions at JPMorgan .

A proud mother-of-four, Marissa is passionate about ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, and she believes that investing in a more equitable society is the key to achieving that goal.

Lauren Levy, Co-chair, TFSS Board Member

Lauren Levy is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother of four. A seasoned marketer with 20+ years of experience, she builds brands and online communities.

Lauren recently launched Odd Cookie, a real-ingredient snack brand. Previously, she co-founded ANI + WREN and co-hosted a top-rated podcast, The Goods. Deeply committed to philanthropy, she has been part of initiatives that focus on supporting women's health, children, and nutrition, and serves on the TFSS Advisory Board.

because no kid should go hungry

one
in four

In Toronto, one in four children grows up in poverty, with some neighbourhoods reaching 68%

40% of kids start school without breakfast, doubling their risk of suspension or missed classes. Food insecurity affects their education and future—together, we can change that.

tfss

27 years of making our communities better

Founded in 1998, the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) supports children in the Toronto District School Board by helping remove barriers to nourishment, ensuring every child has access to healthy meals to thrive in school.

225K+

Meals are provided every school day during the school year, thanks to TFSS

$30M+

Invested in improving the health of kids living impacted by poverty, thanks to TFSS

14K

Students received 
vision & hearing checks across 140 schools, thanks to TFSS

1.2K

Kids engaged in the Beyond 3:30 after-school program at 20+ schools, thanks to TFSS

Supporting The Cause

Join us in making a difference

Explore how you can get involved through our multiple sponsorship opportunities.

Where Change Happens

550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4W 3X8

YOU CAN BE PART
OF THE CHANGE

Your ticket helps fight childhood food insecurity, with proceeds supporting efforts to nourish kids in school. Enjoy Michelin-starred chefs reimagining childhood classics —get your ticket today!