Host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Chef Tom Herrick of Big Big Table, Buffalo’s pay-as-you-can community café. Herrick shares how his experience witnessing food waste in the hospitality industry inspired him to join an organization focused on food rescue, community connection, and dignified dining. He discusses Big Big Table’s unique model, where guests can pay what they can, volunteer in exchange for meals, and enjoy restaurant-quality food made from donated and rescued ingredients. The conversation highlights the importance of reducing food waste, creating meaningful volunteer opportunities, and fostering human connection through shared meals. Herrick also discusses the organization’s upcoming Big Big Bash fundraiser and encourages community members to get involved through donations, volunteering, or food contributions.

Host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Chef Tom Herrick of Big Big Table, Buffalo&rsquo;s pay-as-you-can community caf&eacute;. Herrick shares how his experience witnessing food waste in the hospitality industry inspired him to join an organization focused on food rescue, community connection, and dignified dining. He discusses Big Big Table&rsquo;s unique model, where guests can pay what they can, volunteer in exchange for meals, and enjoy restaurant-quality food made from donated and rescued ingredients. The conversation highlights the importance of reducing food waste, creating meaningful volunteer opportunities, and fostering human connection through shared meals. Herrick also discusses the organization&rsquo;s upcoming Big Big Bash fundraiser and encourages community members to get involved through donations, volunteering, or food contributions.

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.

 

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.
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