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Food For Thought
2024
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Our event is sold out!

Please contact gala@cookeschool.org for more information or purchases.
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL NIGHT CELEBRATING COOKE'S LEGACY OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

MAY 22, 2024
6:30pm

THE LIGHTHOUSE AT CHELSEA PIERS
23rd Street and West Side Highway
New York, NY 10011
A celebration honoring Cooke’s transformational programming as symbolized by a butterfly taking flight as it impacts the world one student at a time. At this year’s gala we will celebrate the contributions, large and small, that have transformed Cooke over the years, and helped it grow into a resilient and welcoming community.
  • A spectacular strolling supper presented by renowned NYC chefs alongside Cooke student sous chefs
  • A celebratory program and lively pledge drive
  • A top-shelf open bar
  • All friends of Cooke (ages 21+) are invited to attend. Attire is business formal.
COOKE SCHOOL & INSTITUTE HONORS

Andrea Pollack
&
Adam Usdan

We’ve found that parents make great leaders, and the ways they support and grow Cooke’s mission through their generosity have a wonderful ripple effect! Cooke board chair, Andrea Pollack, has used her talents to support families of people with disabilities.

Through years of strategic planning, programming enhancement and growth, Andrea and Adam used their foresight and tenacity to build new chapters for Cooke’s educational pathways. Their leadership has been pivotal to the construction of the new school building and the expansion of opportunities for young adults with disabilities.
See Tickets, Sponsorships & Ads
Donate in their Honor

PARTICIPATING CHEFS

Accurate as of 5/7/24
At Home
Harold Moore
Barbuto
Heather Miller & Ty Johnson
Point Seven
Franklin Becker
David Waltuck L'Amico
Laurent Tourondel & Emilie Bousquet
Le Bernardin
Orlando Soto
Amuse Bouche Bistro
Edward Rodwell
Melba's
Melba Wilson
Nobu Downtown
Ryo Hasegawa
Noi Due Cafe
Golan Chetrit
Nowon
Jae Lee
Oceana
Tim Jocz
Pier Sixty Collection
Matt Tiscornia
Chevere
Miriam Petrovitch
Saigon Social
Helen Nguyen
Shuka & Shukette
Carlha Azcona
Cookshop
Wil Fernandez-Cruz
The Press Club Grill
Franklin Becker
Vic's
Philip Lorelle

TICKET
OPTIONS

INDIVIDUAL TICKET
$ 500
Purchase an individual ticket to the Gala.
  • 1 Ticket to Gala
  • Open bar
  • Chefs Tasting
Purchase
VIP TICKET
$ 1,500
Purchase an individual VIP ticket to the Gala.
  • 1 Ticket to Gala
  • Open bar
  • Chefs Tasting
  • Sponsors one Cooke teacher to attend Gala
  • VIP Welcome at Registration
  • VIP Reception
Purchase
SPONSOR A TEACHER
$ 500
Sponsor a teacher's ticket to the Gala.
  • 1 Ticket to Gala for a Teacher
  • Open bar
  • Chefs Tasting
Purchase
Can't attend? Please consider donating to support Cooke School instead.

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

PINNACLE SPONSOR
$ 50,000
All the basics for starting a new business
  • 18 VIP Gala Tickets
  • Sponsor 3 Cooke teachers to attend
  • 6 posts across Cooke’s communications platforms, highlighting your organization
  • 30-second digital journal ad
  • Step and repeat branding
  • Logo and/or name placement on marketing materials
Purchase
ALLIANCE SPONSOR
$ 25,000
All the basics for starting a new business
  • 12 VIP Gala Tickets
  • Sponsor 2 Cooke teachers to attend
  • 4 posts across Cooke’s communications platforms, highlighting your organization
  • 15-second digital journal ad
  • Step and repeat branding
  • Logo and/or name placement on marketing materials
Purchase
ESSENTIAL SPONSOR
$ 15,000
All the basics for starting a new business
  • 6 VIP Gala Tickets
  • Sponsor 1 Cooke teacher to attend event
  • 2 posts across Cooke’s communications platforms, highlighting your organization
  • 8-second digital journal ad
  • Step and repeat branding
  • Logo and/or name placement on marketing materials
Purchase

DIGITAL JOURNAL ADS

30-Seconds
$ 2,500
Full on-screen journal ad that loops continuously during the event and on event web page
  • 30-second digital journal ad
Purchase
15-Seconds
$ 1,500
Full on-screen journal ad that loops continuously during the event and on event web page
  • 15-second digital journal ad
Purchase
8-Seconds
$ 1,000
Full on-screen journal ad that loops continuously during the event and on event web page
  • 8-second digital journal ad
Purchase
Digital Journal Ad Specifications:

Full Color Display Size: 1920px x 1080px or 16”W x 9”H; All text should be at least 24 pt. High resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Acceptable File Types: PDF (High Quality Setting), High Resolution JPG, High Resolution TIF, Adobe Illustrator (Do not link, but EMBED, all images and convert all text to outlines)

Last date for Ad submission is May 10, 2024.
For more information on artwork specifications, please contact us at:
gala@cookeschool.org

We hope to see you at
Food for Thought!

MAY 22, 2024 at 6:30pm
THE LIGHTHOUSE AT CHELSEA PIERS
23 Street and West Side Highway
New York, NY 10011

Click to view last year's festivities.

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Cooke School and Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Planning Giving

Legacy giving is very important to Cooke’s sustainability.  Please contact Michael Eaton at Advancement@Cookeschool.org for more information.

Through the Affinity Membership Program, TD Bank will make an annual contribution to Cooke School based on the activity of all participating members’ TD Bank accounts.

Eligible accounts include:

  • Checking – Business & Consumer

  • Savings

  • Money Market

  • Certificate of Deposit

  • Retirement

If you are already a TD Bank customer, please visit any one of their locations and ask to have your balances included as part of the Cooke’s Affinity Membership Program (code: A1923).

Please see the Affinity Membership Program flyer for more information.