This year's event will feature an elegant guided Chocolate and Wine Pairing by Long Island's only Chocolate Sommelier, Roxanne Browning of Exotic Chocolate Tasting featuring our own Long Island wines paired with artisan chocolates. Enjoy the pleasure and fine nuances of chocolate in a fun, delicious experience. Discover single-origin organic chocolates from around the world. Learn how Direct Trade cacao farming helps the rain forests and its indigenous people, what to look for or avoid on a label, health benefits and chocolate origins in a truly memorable event.

The Purpose of the event is to:

• Promote awareness of the Long Island Council of Churches' mission to serve Long Islanders in crisis.
• Expand and strengthen ties with people who want to help their neighbors in need.
• Raise much-needed funds to support our Riverhead Emergency Food and Social Services Center through which we serve individuals and families in crisis on the East End.