Pancakes in the P.M.

Written by: Kate Snyder, Development and Donor Communications Coordinator

Who knew that eating pancakes could make the world a better place? I think that deep down inside, many of us always suspected this was true, but now we have empirical proof. I give you the first annual Pancakes in the P.M. benefit dinner with East End Cooperative Ministry's Young Professionals!

Last night, approximately eighty friends of EECM gathered at P&G Pamela's Diner in the Strip to mingle, chat, feverishly devour caramel French toast casserole, and support EECM's Have a Heart for Hunger campaign.

I'd like to say first (and then repeatedly and loudly) that this event was only possible thanks to the incredible generosity of the good people of Pamela's who donated the food, space and even staff for the evening.

When guests were able to tear themselves away from the homefries and "build your own pancake" bar, they browsed pamphlets of information about EECM and had a chance to sign up to volunteer in a variety of EECM programs, from serving dinner in the homeless shelter to keeping score at an upcoming youth basketball tournament.

It was a terrific evening, supporting a terrific cause: EECM's Hunger Programs (soup kitchen, meals on wheels, and food pantry). The event raised nearly $2,500 for these important programs and, thanks to the campaign's matching gift challenge, that amount will also be donated by an anonymous friend of EECM.