More Than a Meal

It starts with a plate.

For most of us, it is something we do not think twice about. But for many in Baltimore, that plate means everything. It can be the difference between going hungry and getting through the day.

On April 16, Plated brings people together for an incredible night of food, cocktails, and competition. It is fun, it is high energy, and it showcases some of the best chefs around.

But what really matters is what your plate represents.

Every bite you take helps support the mission of the Franciscan Center of Baltimore. Every ticket, every donation, helps provide meals to people who truly need them. And beyond that, it helps create opportunity.

Through programs like Dignity Plates, individuals are given a real chance to learn skills, find stability, and build a better future for themselves.

That is where you come in.

Your support is not just attending an event. It is putting food on someone’s plate. It is giving someone a second chance. It is showing people in our community that they matter.

So come enjoy the night. Bring your friends. Try the food. Be part of something bigger.

And if you can, give a little more.

Because for someone else, it is not just dinner. It is hope.

Plated 2026

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