DeKalb County Community Gardens’ (DCCG) annual signature event takes on new life in Dinner for Good with a menu curated using local ingredients by Josh Koroscik of Wild Carrot Cooking Company. 

DCCG’s newest dining experience will be held at the DCCG warehouse, 2280 Bethany Road in DeKalb on Friday, September 6, from 5:30 to 7 pm. This year’s event will feature a menu curated by Josh Koroscik of Wild Carrot Cooking Company. Koroscik is well known for his innovative approach to cooking with local products, and he looks forward to lending his talents for this unique event. 

All tickets are $75.00 per person and may be purchased online at 

https://oneseedoneplant.com/t/dinner-for-good. 

Lynn Herrmann, DCCG Board Member and committee chairperson said “I always enjoyed the Harvest Dinner that DCCG hosted, and Dinner for Good allows for the same experience while showcasing the organization’s work behind the scenes. It’s a great opportunity to see DCCG’s work up close and enjoy a delicious meal!” 

DeKalb County has never seen the need for food rise so quickly and dramatically. In 2023, DCCG had served over 31,000 individuals—of varying ages—with over 300,000 pounds of food. This year, DCCG was chosen as a lead agency for the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) grant which has allowed the organization to spend over 1.5 million dollars on local produce, protein, flour, and honey to distribute for free to all DeKalb County food pantries. 

This unique dinner experience will showcase the professional culinary expertise of Josh Koroscik of Wild Carrot Cooking Company to create a delicious seasonal meal for guests. Music and conversation will round out the program. 

Heather Edwards, DCCG’s Executive Director, shared, “DCCG plays a vital role in ensuring no one goes hungry.” She added, “Due to the high cost of living expenses and food, our neighbors are feeling the need for healthy food options now more than ever. This fundraiser is very important to keep DCCG at the forefront of ending food insecurity in DeKalb County.” 

For more information about the event and sponsorships, contact Karson Paris at 

kparis@dekalbgardens.org.