2016 - 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
MARCH 1-5, 2017
Charleston Wine + Food is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports Charleston and the Lowcountry's diverse culinary + hospitality community through financial contributions to organizations or persons that directly benefit our local foodway initiatives and strengthen our local community.
To be a catalyst for connections that inspire curiosity through thoughtful storytelling + meaningful experiences with a sense of place.
Diversity
Community
People First
Good Stewardship
all the feels.
We are immensely inspired by Charleston and the many people who add to the city's flavor + distinct charm.
Below are several of our 2017 initiatives + philanthropic efforts.
New compost program diverts 1 ton of food waste
3,128 lbs. of food was donated to One80 Place post-festival
$10,000 was donated to Growing New Farmers Program
Created first ever CofC Fellowship program
Volunteered at Fresh Future Farm
The annual festival is jam-packed with over 100 events, each offering a unique + unforgettable experience.
culinary village
The heartbeat of Charleston Wine + Food
3
Days
168
Demos
9k+
Guests
Our Street Team brought in a total of 2,060,615 Instagram Impressions using #CHSWFFStreetTeam!
32.5K Followers
15.8K Followers
8.9K Followers
11.1K Followers
1.8K Followers
27.3K Followers
10.6K Followers
32.7K Followers
meet the first ever street team.
22,939
Commemorative Glasses
Compostable
Plates + Bowls
141.6K
Compostable
Forks + Spoons
147.5K
Jennifer Hill Booker
Cookbook Author
John T. Edge
Southern Foodways Alliance
Ruth Reichl
Writer. Eater. Cook.
Maneet Chauhan
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
Eric Asimov
The New York Times
Matthew Raiford + Jovan Sage
The Farmer & The Larder
Ellen Bennett
Hedley & Bennett
Cassondra Hall
Möet Hennessy
Germaine Jenkins
Fresh Future Farm
Cameron Fisher
Fisher Vineyards
Jeni Britton Bauer
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Danny Meyer
Union Square Hospitality Group
