JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a Jacksonville favorite with a purpose.
The 40th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting and Silent Auction is back—and while the food always draws a crowd, it’s the mission behind it that truly matters.
NeeCee Lee, past president of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary—the group helping power this event year after year shares a deeper look.
Watch the full interview above.
The Celebrity Chefs Tasting and Silent Auction is happening Thursday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Every ticket helps The Salvation Army continue serving families right here in our community.
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