We thank Loura for her leadership throughout her time with Gateway Greening, “ said Matt Schindler, Executive Director of Gateway Greening. “Loura’s dedication and commitment to Gateway Greening have been unmatched, and as she serves her last year on the Gateway Greening board, there was no question that she should receive this award. Gilbert is the Vice President of Community Development at Commerce Bank. The event will also publically recognize long time Gateway Greening Board Member Loura Gilbert for her dedication to the organization by presenting her with the Whitmire Award. The list to-date of chefs and restaurants participating include: Chris Bolyard of Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions, Josh Charles of Element, Robert Colosimo of Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Gian Nicola Colucci of Cielo, Adam Gnau of Acero, Grant Higgs of Missouri Athletic Club, Vu Hoang of SubZero, Tamara Keefe of Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery, Rick Lewis of Southern, John Perkins of Juniper, Tonya Tucker of Food Outreach, and Seth Verseman of 1904 Steakhouse. Sponsors of the event include Centene, Commerce Bank, Husch Blackwell, and St. Louis Magazine and producer is Synergy Productions. Gateway Greening will host the 19th annual Chefs in a Garden Gala on Sunday, September 11 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the event’s new venue, the Four Seasons St.

Louis, educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening, a non-profit organization in St. Louis’ best chefs are cooking with local produce grown at The Gateway Greening Urban Farm, community gardens and other local farms. Louis Chefs use locally grown ingredients to create a benefit meal for Gateway Greening

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