Pie It Forward
Palm Beach County's largest Thanksgiving pie sale, which has raised more than $1 million to help Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches provide nutritious meals to thousands of homebound seniors, is back again, celebrating "10 Years of Pies."
"'Pie It Forward' began in 2015 and has grown into the signature event for our organization," says Pamela Calzadilla, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches. "We are so grateful for the support from our community, which has embraced this unique event and helped it grow into our largest fundraiser of the year."
To mark ten years of selling pies, "Pie It Forward" is teaming up with Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa to offer a special hazelnut pumpkin praline pie with toasted marshmallow topping for $40. Also being offered is an Anniversary Bundle, which, along with the pie, includes a special apron and pie server.
"We are very appreciative of the support we're receiving from Eau Palm Beach, which is helping to make this event even more special this year," says Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches Special Events Director Maura Sartory. "Eau Palm Beach has been with us since the beginning, donating more than 1,000 pies to our campaign over the past 10 years."
"Pie It Forward" also offers apple, pecan, pumpkin, key lime, and other specialty pies prepared by chefs throughout the community.
Pies are available for a donation of $30 each and $35 each for other specialty pies, with the exception of the hazelnut pumpkin praline pie. Supporters can also "Gift-A-Pie" to someone special, allowing the lucky recipient to order their choice of pie and choose a convenient pick-up location.
Pies will be sold online between Nov. 1 and 18 and will be available for pick up on Nov 26 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at three locations: the Palm Beach County Convention Center, Roger Dean Chevrolet
Stadium in Jupiter and Duffy's Sports Grill, 1750 S. Federal Highway in Delray Beach.
Each pie purchased helps cover the cost of delivering a nutritious meal to a homebound senior in the community for one week.
More than 30 "Pie Masters" from restaurants and county clubs will participate in this year's "Pie It Forward," donating more than 3,000 pies.
Calzadilla adds, "We feel so fortunate to be in such a caring and supportive community,"
