The HCH Food Bank Late Harvest Dinner fundraiser helps local food pantries serve local communities. (From left) Maleana Wittbrod, Ray Adler, Brenda Garrod, Jim Garrod, and Anita Childers enjoyed last year’s Late Harvest Dinner. (Reporter file photo)
Posted By: The Reporter August 29, 2025
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank (HCHFB) announces the return of its highly anticipated annual fundraising event, the Late Harvest Dinner. Click here to get your tickets right away.
This year’s dinner will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Late Harvest Kitchen, a farm-to table restaurant located 8605 River Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis. The community is invited to come together for an evening of delicious food and meaningful connection, all in support of HCHFB’s mission to combat hunger in Hamilton County. Hosted by the award-winning Chef Ryan Nelson and Laurie Nelson, all proceeds from this event benefit HCHFB.
This exclusive event promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience, with Chef Ryan curating the menu, showcasing the finest locally sourced ingredients. The evening begins on the terrace with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, where you can mingle in a relaxed and elegant setting. Then delight your senses with a gourmet dinner, followed by dessert, which promises to be the perfect sweet ending to an unforgettable evening.
This year, as always, your participation matters. HCHFB serves as the vital hub for Hamilton County’s hunger relief efforts, sourcing and distributing nourishment to bolster the community’s well-being. Neighbors in local communities are served by the local pantries, and HCHFB makes sure pantries have the food needed in this fight to end hunger. With unwavering commitment and strategic resource allocation, HCHFB ensures every dollar entrusted to the organization translates into meals for those facing food insecurity. With your help, HCHFB is filling plates and shaping a future where hunger is a thing of the past in Hamilton County. Therefore, every ticket sold to the Late Harvest Dinner goes to support the mission of ending hunger in Hamilton County.
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy exceptional food, experience unparalleled service, and make a meaningful impact. Reserve your seat today for an evening that promises to be truly extraordinary.
This event is expected to sell out quickly so grab your ticket now!