Farm to Table Dinner in Lunenburg, N.S., supports Kidney Foundation of Canada
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The Farm to Table Dinner is having its third annual event in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada-Atlantic branch on Sept. 18.
The event will take place at The Farm at South Cove in Lunenburg, N.S.
Proceeds from the Farm to Table Dinner go towards research for the Kidney Foundation but also support residents in rural areas of the province who need to travel to receive care.
'This money helps a lot of folks that have an income of under $15,000 a year,' Steve Freeman told CTV Atlantic's Brianne Foley. 'Which is really tough.'
Freeman was born with kidney disease and has three children also suffering from the disease.
'So this cause really hits home,' Freeman said.
Atilia Lantz is the chef for the dinner, which will feature a pig roast and buffet with locally sourced ingredients from DeLong Farms, Fancy Pants Café, Indian Garden Farms, Fresh Cuts Market and LaHave Bakery.
The event is sold out, but Freeman says, 'we're still looking for next year.'
'We want to keep this going and keep it growing,' he continued.
Donations can also be sent to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
The dinner starts 6 p.m. with a reception and live entertainment including media personality Jonathan Crouse.
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