Palm Beach County’s largest Thanksgiving pie sale, which has raised more than $1 million to help Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches provide nutritious meals to thousands of homebound seniors, is back again, with “Pie It Forward” celebrating “10 Years of Pies.”
“Since ‘Pie It Forward’ began in 2015, it has grown into the signature event for our organization,” said Pamela Calzadilla, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches. “We are so grateful for the support from our community, which has embraced this unique event and helped it grow into our largest fundraiser of the year.”
To mark the 10th year of selling pies, “Pie It Forward” is teaming up with Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa to offer a special hazelnut pumpkin praline pie with toasted marshmallow topping for $40. Also being offered is an Anniversary Bundle, which includes a special apron, pie server and, of course, pies.
“We are very appreciative of the support we’re receiving from Eau Palm Beach, which is helping to make this event even more special this year,” said Meals on Wheels Special Events Director Maura Sartory. “Eau Palm Beach has been with us since the beginning, donating more than 1,000 pies to our campaign over the past 10 years.”
“Pie It Forward,” presented for the 10th year by Bank of America, is also offering apple, pecan, pumpkin, key lime and other specialty pies prepared by chefs from country clubs, restaurants and resorts throughout the community.
Pies are available for a donation of $30 each, and $35 each for other specialty pies, with the exception of the hazelnut pumpkin praline pie. Virtual pies, a $30 donation, are also available, and supporters can once again “Gift-A-Pie” to someone special, allowing the lucky recipient to order their choice of pie and convenient pick-up location.
Pies are being sold online until Nov. 18 and will be available for pick up at three convenient locations — the Palm Beach County Convention Center, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter and Duffy’s Sports Grill in Delray Beach — on Nov. 26, which is two days before Thanksgiving.
This year, “Pie Masters” from throughout Palm Beach County will be donating more than 3,000 pies, with each pie purchased helping to cover the cost of one week of nutritious meals delivered to a homebound senior in the community.
More than 30 “Pie Masters” from restaurants and county clubs will be participating in this year’s “Pie It Forward.” Marking their 10th year of being a part of the event are presenting sponsor Bank of America, Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club, Brown’s Moving and Storage, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Eau Palm Beach, the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the Sailfish Club and the Beach Club.
Other “Pie Masters” include those from: Addison Reserve Country Club, Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club, Admirals Cove, Buccan, Charlie and Joe’s at Love Street, Delaire Country Club, the Lost Tree Club, Quail Ridge Country Club, Sandy James Productions, the Colony Hotel, the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Hilton West Palm Beach, Okeechobee Steak House, Turtle Creek Country Club, Country Club at Mirasol, the Abacoa Golf Club, Ibis, PGA National, the Polo Club of Boca Raton, Crumb N Crust, Angelo’s Italian Restaurant, Serenity Tea House, Table 26, Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club and more.
“We are grateful to all of our other sponsors, businesses and individuals in our community who come back every year to buy a pie and help us care for our wonderful homebound seniors,” Calzadilla said. “We feel so fortunate to be in such a caring and supportive community.”
For more information, or to place your order, visit www.mowpbpie.org.
