The only way to make a fairytale more magical is to relive it over and over again…
Thank you to all of our attendees, donors, sponsors, restaurants and chefs for joining us in 2025! Please save the date for Taste of the State 2026 happening on May 19, 2026. Walk through the doors of the French-inspired estate of the Park Château and find yourself among the most wonderful company of generous, compassionate people, making a difference in the fight against hunger. We have an exciting presentation from some of the finest chefs and restaurants in New Jersey; live music to fill your heart with song, and breathtaking gardens to enjoy the late Spring blossoms wafting through the air as you gaze up at the stars. Thank you always, for your support.
- Honorable Suzanne Sicora-Ludwig
Tickets are now on sale! Join us May 19, 2026
Enjoy a memorable fundraising event tasting exquisite food prepared by New Jersey’s top chefs!
Taste of the State: Where New Jersey’s Finest Flavors Fuel the Fight Against Hunger
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Taste of the State is Soup Kitchen 411’s signature fundraising experience, featuring exquisite cuisine from top chefs and renowned restaurants across New Jersey—all coming together to support programs that fight hunger and nourish communities.
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Beyond fundraising, Taste of the State helps destigmatize hunger through a series of lead-up events with celebrated chefs and special guests, inspiring more advocates to join the mission and become warriors in the fight against hunger.
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Taste of the State has been held annually since 2023. The next unforgettable evening takes place on May 19, 2026.