Midwest food and drug retailer Jewel-Osco will celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month with its fifth annual "Sabor de la Herencia
Hispana" VIP reception from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 27 at
the National Museum of Mexican Art in
Chicago.
The program also includes a series of fun in-store culinary
events that showcase dishes prepared by culinary students from St.
Augustine College and offer customers the opportunity to win prizes.
"We are proud to observe Hispanic Heritage Month with events that
celebrate the culture and traditions of the Latino community," said
Jewel-Osco President Brian Huff. "Sabor de la Herencia Hispana was
designed to honor the Hispanic vendors whose products we carry on our
shelves, as well as to support the culinary talents of Hispanic youth
and recognize the exceptional contributions of this vibrant community."
Highlights of this year's reception include:
A presentation of $20,000 in grants to local organizations that are
being recognized for their efforts and commitment to enriching the
Hispanic communities they serve. The four charitable contributions are
being awarded to St. Pius Church -- community kitchen, San Jose Obrero
Mission, the United Neighborhood Organization, and St. Augustine
College.
A special celebrity appearance by Puerto Rican actress, model and TV
host Adamari Lopez, who will speak about her battle against breast
cancer and how she has teamed up with Yoplait's Save Lids to Save Live
tour in efforts to help Latina women understand the importance of
early detection. She will also announce the locations of two
JEWEL-OSCO stores she will visit on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29.
An array of exclusive dishes developed by culinary students from
Chicago's St. Augustine College, showcasing the unique flavors and
richness of Latin cuisine. The students will put their creativity and
imagination to the test, and prepare signature Latin-American recipes
that incorporate an array of Hispanic vendor products.
In addition to the reception, Jewel-Osco is celebrating Hispanic
Heritage Month with a series of eight in-store culinary events that will
feature authentic Latin-American recipes prepared by St. Augustine chefs
and culinary students, valuable prizes and fun for the entire family.
