Join us for our annual

rooted in community event!

AN EVENING OF FOOD, FRIENDS, AND FUN……. AT THE CABOT!

Mark your calendar to join us on Thursday, October 16th, for Rooted in Community, Root's Annual Celebration! We are excited to return to the Cabot Theater to celebrate Feeding Opportunity and Community!

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and small plates highlighting locally sourced ingredients prepared by Root alumni and a selection of festive beverages. Featuring cooking demonstrations by Root alumni, fresh music from our friends at Zumix, remarks from some of our graduates, and a live and online auction to benefit Root’s Culinary Training, Alumni Employment, and Community Catering Programs.

Each year, we present the Root Community Leadership Award to a key partner or ally in our mission. This year, we are proud to recognize Robyn Burns of The Salem Pantry.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Faith Emerson at femerson@rootns.org or 978-616-7615x106. Individual tickets will go on sale September 1st. Check back for event and auction updates coming soon!

Become a Sponsor

Rooted in Community 2025 Co-Chairs

Kate Dodge | Carol Lavoie Schuster | Lauren Kroesser Moran

Event Host

Anna Rossi

2025 Host Committee*

Kennon Anderson - Anne Barker - Jami Barry - Gretchen Berg - Liz Cartland - Jennifer Eddy - Victoria Esser - Jireh Ishaazi

M. Scott Knox - Marisa Kobus - Natalia Laskaris - Annie McClelland - Gillian O’Callaghan - Beth Payson - Paul Pinto and John Casey

Susan Robie - Cindy Ross - Paul Schuster - Casey Soward - Blair Steck - Martha Sutyak - Catherine Mitchell Townsend - Beth Zchau

*as of August 12th