Fat Freddy’s Catering donating $30,000 to local non-profit

The family owned and operated Fat Freddy’s Catering has been serving up delicious catered meals around the valley for 30 years and to celebrate the milestone they will donate $30,000 worth of food to local non-profit(s).

“We are proud to be celebrating our 30th anniversary in business and we wanted to show our appreciation to the community that has supported us all these years,” said Fred Renstrom, owner and founder of Fat Freddy’s Catering. “We believe that it’s important to give back to those in need, especially during these challenging times.”

To be considered, local non-profits can submit a simple nomination form explaining why they should be considered. Winners will be selected on May 31st and multiple non-profits may be selected to share the $30,000. Once distributed winners can use the food for anything they want including supporting staff morale, fundraising events or give to those in need.

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d’Vine Gourmet now sells Serrano’s Original Salsa & Red Hot Sauce

Two locally owned family businesses joined forces when d’Vine Gourmet started selling Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant’s Original Salsa and Red Hot Sauce. Both businesses are based in Chandler and are passionate about supporting the local community. Serrano’s co-founder Evangeline “Eva” Serrano developed both recipes and her picture graces the label of both bottles.

“We’ve been sharing our salsa and hot sauce with our customers for more than 40 years now, and we’ve been fortunate to grow a robust fan following. We’ve even shipped our products across the country to those who want a taste of Arizona,” said Ric Serrano, president and CEO of Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants. “Offering our product at d’Vine is a natural extension of our product line, and we’re excited about the partnership with another Chandler-based, family owned business.”

d’Vine Gourmet was founded in 2003 by Denise McCreery to share her love of food, wine and unique culinary creations. d’Vine produces a line of jams, mustard, candies, spices and more in addition to selling local goodies like chocolates from Cerreta’s and Cactus Candies.

“We love everything about Arizona, especially the food! Visiting Serrano’s in downtown Chandler has been a family tradition for more than a decade,” McCreery said. “We are proud and excited to now carry their delicious salsa and hot sauce in our store!”

d’ Vine Gourmet is at 4955 S. Alma School Rd. 85248. For more information or to order online visit their website.