IN Food donates almost 5000 meals through Click for L.U.N.C.H.
We are thrilled to announce that our 7th annual Click for L.U.N.C.H campaign was a success. We received enough clicks to donate 4,830 meals to Second Harvest Heartland’s Summer Food Service Program — that’s 1,800 more meals than last year! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s campaign.
During the school year, more than 40% of K-12 kids in Minnesota are eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. However, when the school year ends for the summer, these children may not have access to the nutritious meals they need. The Summer Food Service Program provides free meals to children 18 and under to fill this gap.
Here at IN we are all passionate about food, and are glad we were able to help make sure fewer children live at risk of hunger this summer. Our partnership with Second Harvest Heartland has been an incredible experience. You can find information about donating to or volunteering with this great organization at www.2harvest.org.
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Succulent chunks of lobster give this creamy mac and cheese a sweet taste of Maine.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients
1 lb bag of large pasta (we used ziti)
3 Tbsp. butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup mascarpone
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. brandy
12 oz. Wood River Alpha’s Morning Sun cheese (white cheddar/gruyere blend), grated
6 oz. fontina cheese, grated
Salt & pepper, to taste
2-3 cooked lobster tails
2 Tbsp. chives, chopped
Topping
1 cup panko crumbs
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 Tbsp. chives, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain in colander and return to stockpot. Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan. Once melted, add shallots and sauté until soft.
Add flour and stir for 1 minute until combined. Whisk in milk. Bring to a slight boil, whisking constantly. Add cream, mascarpone, Dijon, brandy, both cheeses, salt, and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Stir together until all cheese is melted. Mix in pasta and lobster. Pour into a large baking dish.
Topping
Mix together panko crumbs, butter, chives and salt and pepper. Sprinkle topping over pasta. Bake until golden. This will take about 20–25 minutes.
Click for L.U.N.C.H. 2017
To help combat child hunger this summer, IN Food Marketing & Design is proud to kick off the 7th annual Click for L.U.N.C.H! Campaign to raise awareness for Second Harvest Heartland’s Summer Food Service Program.
Last year we were able to donate 3,030 meals – this year we hope to donate 10,000. For every person that visits infoodmarketing.com/click-lunch between June 6 and 9, 5 meals will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland’s Summer Food Service Program.
Nearly 40 percent of children in Minnesota’s public schools depend on the free or reduced-cost meals they receive during the school year. As schools around the state let out for summer vacation, many food insecure kids are faced with unhealthy food options – or worse, no options at all.
We understand that not having access to a balance of healthy, nutritious food has consequences on a child’s overall health and ability to learn, which is why we are donating 5 meals for every person that visits our campaign page*
Share this page with friends and family to provide even more kids with healthy meals this summer.
*Up to 10,000 meals
IN Food Marketing & Design Wins Communicator Award of Distinction
The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, and interactive. The Agency won for the redesign of the Marzetti Foodservice website. “We are thrilled to receive this award,” says Lori Gerdts, Vice President and Creative Director at IN Food Marketing & Design. “The most rewarding aspect of designing is hearing from our clients that they are receiving positive feedback and seeing desired, measured results. The Marzetti Foodservice site update is aesthetically inviting, with efficient and more intuitive functionality.”
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Chowza
Chowza brings a fresh take on the childhood classic — puppy chow! With a crisp bite and indulgent flavor, this Minneapolis-based company offers flavors such as Classic Peanut Butter Chocolate, Mint Chocolate and Butterscotch. At the moment, Chowza is sold exclusively online. Image source: The Dieline
Veggie Noodle Co. adds a twist to pasta business, leveraging the spiralized vegetable trend. Available in four varieties: zucchini, butternut squash, sweet potato and beet. Available at Whole Foods and Target Stores nationwide. Image source: Veggie Noodle Co.
Hippeas offers a line of organic puffed snacks made with chickpeas. Organic, gluten free, vegan, high in fiber and protein and with flavors like Maple Haze and Far Out Fajita, it’s hard to not love these. The perfect healthy alternative to the classic cheese puff. Available at a variety of retail locations nationwide. Image source: trndmonitor.com
Ready to drink cold brew coffee is a growing trend — between 2010 and 2015 cold brew sales grew by nearly 350 percent. Secret Squirrel offers a global spin on traditional cold brew with flavors like Vietnamese Latte, Maple & Brown Sugar and New Orleans Style Chicory Latte, all made with organic ingredients. Available in select markets. Image source: Bev Industry Magazine
A high protein snack, perfect for that 3 PM slump. Good Culture brings an innovative approach to bland cottage cheese with flavors like Kalamata Olive, Pineapple and Strawberry Chia. Certified organic, we love Good Culture’s clean ingredient list. Available at Whole Foods and select retailers nationwide. Image source: Food Business News
