The Jessup-based Acme Paper & Supply Co. recently announced it has donated necessary supplies to the “Belly Full” popup event supporting World Central Kitchen.
Founded in 2010 by celebrity chef Jose Andres, the nonprofit World Central Kitchen has been on the frontlines of feeding refugees in war-torn Ukraine.
In addition to supporting “Belly Full,” Acme Paper, the mid-Atlantic’s leading supply and distribution company, made a sizable cash donation to the Ukrainian Relief Fund.
Hosted by local restaurant leaders, the “Belly Full” event is a two-day pop up open to the public to help feed Ukrainian refugees. “Belly Full” will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, from 4 to 9 p.m. at 804 V Street NW, Washington, D.C. (Ordering ahead online for pickup is also available.)
The popup is a charitable pizza party featuring D.C.’s top chefs where the community can support Ukraine by ordering food and beverages. One-hundred percent of profits from sales will go back to World Central Kitchen’s efforts in Ukraine. Corporate organizations will also match revenue generated from the event.
To support the event, the family-owned Acme Paper — which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary — donated numerous critical kitchen supplies and packaging supplies including carryout containers, pizza boxes and drink pouches for the cocktail program.
“What is happening in Ukraine is a generational tragedy,” said Scott Attman, vice president of Acme Paper. “We are grateful to partner with an incredible slate of chefs and restauranteurs from around Washington, D.C., to support the extraordinary efforts of World Central Kitchen, using our resources to help make a global impact. We are thinking of those impacted by these terrible attacks and look forward to coming together in solidarity to show our support and make a difference.”
Over $30,000 has already been committed to the “Belly Full” event with more donations on the way. In addition to Acme Paper’s support, various chefs, bars, and area restaurants are sponsoring the event.
Chefs and restaurants featured at the popup include
- Matt Adler (Caruso’s Grocery)
- Gerald Addison (Bammy’s & Little Chicken)
- Gina Chersevani (Buffalo Bergen, Last Call &. Suburbia)
- Casey Patten (Grazie, Little Chicken)
- Katsuya Fukushima (Tonari, Daikaya, Haikan & Hatoba)
- Mike Friedman (Red Hen, All Purpose & Aventino)
- Tiffany MacIsaac (Buttercream Bakery)
- Christopher Morgan (Bammy’s & Little Chicken)
- Roberta Donna (Roberto’s Ristorante Italiano & formerly Galileo)
- Amy Brandwein (Centrolina & Piccolina)
- Dani Moreira (Timber Pizza & Call Your Mother)
- Jon Sybert (Tail Up Goat & Revelers Hour)
- Said Haddad (Little Chicken)
- Teresa Vlazquez (Baked and Wired & A Baked Joint)
“Now more than ever, businesses need to come together to address threats to democracy and help those impacted by this global crisis,” said Acme Paper CEO Ron Attman. “Giving back has always been a huge part of the Acme Paper philosophy. Earlier this year for our 75th anniversary, we committed to making 75 donations to an array of charities in the markets we serve.
“When the crisis in Ukraine came about, there was never a doubt that we would add another worthwhile cause to our list,” he said. “‘Belly Full’ is an incredible opportunity to rally the greater D.C. community together, and we are thrilled to support the event.”
For information on ACME Paper, visit acmepaper.com.
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