Passions – An evening of exceptional food and drink in support of Dr. Peter Centre’s Food and Nutrition Program
This year, more than sixteen of Vancouver’s best restaurants and mixologists will come together on Thursday, Dec. 8th, 2022 for the 19th annual Passions event, an exceptional food and drink evening in support of the Dr. Peter Centre’s Food and Nutrition Program. More than 732,000 individuals lived in food-insecure households in BC in 2021, and sourcing food is even more difficult for marginalized people living with HIV.
Presented by Global TV’s Sophie Lui. The evening’s festivities culminate with celebrity auctioneer Fred Lee picking up the gavel, creating an opportunity to fundraise for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation and its various programs through bidding on exquisite prizes such as Michelin-starred culinary experiences, a WestJet travel package, or a catered event on a luxury yacht, to name a few that reflect a true passion for life.
Since 2004, Passions, Presented by RBC, has raised more than $2 million for the Centre, with the Centre having served over 500 unique individuals and has provided more than 73,000 meals a year since its inception in 1997.
As part of the Centre’s Food and Nutrition Program, residents and participants receive wholesome, homestyle, nutrient-dense meals. Their in-house dietitian and chef work collaboratively to create healthy meals that meet the necessary requirements for HIV medication to work optimally, alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who assist in building the bridge from a “food only” program into a “food as harm reduction” program as food affects the psychological perception of how safe you are.
” We’ve seen people decide not to take anti-retroviral medication because they can’t eat or have no food access, which affects their HIV viral load and overall health,” says Dr. Peter Centre dietitian Fiona Kwan.
Scott Elliot – Executive Director of the Dr. Peter Centre, said, “Bringing people together with good nutritious food does more than help them survive the day. It helps them build relationships with clinicians, counsellors, and others, bringing them closer to living a full life.” Elliot has also said, “Meals at the Dr. Peter Centre are also social and communal. No longer fearful of where the next meal will come from, participants have time to take care of their physical health and make connections.”
Tickets for Passions 2022 may be purchased online at drpeter.org/passions.
Ticket Information:
• VIP Tickets starting at 5:30 p.m.: $300
• General admission starting at 6:30 p.m.: $225
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND MIXOLOGISTS
Anh and Chi
Cantina Norte
Forage
Indish Foods
Joe Fortes
Bon Vivant Catering & Events
Fanny Bay Oysters
II Caminetto
Lasalle College – Vancouver
Pacific Yacht Charters
PiDGiN
Nammos Estiatorio
Provence Marinaside
The Acorn Restaurant
Powell Brewery
Sabrine Dhaliwal from Chickadee Room
Trevor Kallies from Freehouse Collective
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