Chef John Howie of Redmond recently received the first Washington state Hunger Warrior Award at the 22nd annual Lawyers Helping Hungry Children luncheon at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle. Howie was recognized for his ongoing efforts to end hunger. Since 2002, Howie has raised more than $4.5 million through charitable donations, time, products and gift certificates.
The Hunger Warrior Award was given by Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, a Washington state nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger in the local community and around the world. The organization includes lawyers, community leaders and fellow hunger advocates. Howie was the keynote speaker for the event and was then surprised by being presented with the Hunger Warrior Award.
“Chef John Howie’s commitment to mentoring, teaching and feeding hungry and disadvantaged children is an incredible asset to our community,” commented Marla Zink, board chair of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children. “Lawyers Helping Hungry Children is thrilled to present him with our first Hunger Warrior Award.”
Howie will continue his philanthropic outreach over the next few months with the Taste of the NFL’s Kick Hunger Challenge, where he represents the Seattle Seahawks with former Seahawk and musician Craig Terrill. For every dollar raised, three nutritious meals are provided to those in need through Seattle Food Lifeline. Howie will be raffling off a signed Russell Wilson jersey and hosting the “New York, New York” auction and dinner at SPORT Restaurant & Bar in January. He’ll also host the 11th annual Thanksgiving dinner at Seastar in Bellevue, where he expects to feed more than 500 people in need.
Howie has always vowed to never say no to charitable giving, each year providing goods and services to more than 750 nonprofits.
The John Howie Restaurant Group includes John Howie Steak; Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, Bellevue; Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, Seattle; SPORT Restaurant and Bar; and Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar. Chef Howie also recently released the cookbook “Passion & Palate: Recipes for a Generous Table.”
