The first Washington state Hunger Warrior Award was presented to Chef John Howie last week at the 22nd annual Lawyers Helping Hungry Children luncheon at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle. Chef John Howie was recognized for his ongoing efforts to end hunger. Since 2002, Chef Howie has raised more than $4,500,000 through charitable donations, time, products, and gift certificates.
The Hunger Warrior Award was given by Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, a Washington state non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in our community and around the world. The organization includes lawyers, community leaders and fellow hunger advocates. Chef Howie was the keynote speaker for the event and was then surprised by being presented with the Hunger Warrior Award.
“Chef John Howie’s commitment to mentoring, teaching, and feeding hungry and disadvantaged children is an incredible asset to our community,” commented Board Chair of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, Marla Zink. “Lawyers Helping Hungry Children is thrilled to present him with our first Hunger Warrior Award.”
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Chef Howie will continue his philanthropic outreach over the next few months with the Taste of the NFL’s Kick Hunger Challenge, where he represents the Seattle Seahawks with former Seahawk and musician Craig Terrill. For every dollar raised, three nutritious meals are provided to those in need through Seattle Food Lifeline. Chef Howie will be raffling off a signed Russell Wilson jersey and hosting the “New York, New York” auction and dinner at SPORT Restaurant & Bar in January. He’ll also host the 11th annual Thanksgiving dinner at Seastar in Bellevue, where he expects to feed more than 500 people in need.