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Special Episode: Maui Chef Lee Anne Wong On The Lahaina Fires And How You Can Help
Aug 23, 2023
Maui Chef Lee Anne Wong, who lost her restaurant in the Lahaina fires, discusses the relief efforts in Maui and how listeners can help. They talk about the devastating impact of the fires, community collaboration in providing relief and food, the generosity of the culinary community, and supporting the relief effort through fundraising.
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Quick takeaways
- Chef Lee Anne Wong is involved in the relief efforts in Maui, making tens of thousands of meals each week for those in need.
- The Lahaina fires have had a devastating impact on the community, causing the loss of homes, farms, and businesses, highlighting the importance of supporting local businesses and providing aid.
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Chef Leanne Wong's Restaurant Loss and Relief Efforts
In this podcast episode, host Carrie Diamond interviews Chef Leanne Wong, who tragically lost her restaurant in the Lahaina fires in Maui. Chef Leanne is now part of the relief efforts, working with a collective known as Chef Huey, which is making an average of 10,000 meals per day for those in need. Despite her own loss, Chef Leanne is grateful for the support of the culinary community and is spreading awareness and raising funds to help her colleagues in Lahaina. Chef Leanne emphasizes the importance of the culinary community in times of need, stating that food is love and food can heal.
