Feast on Mexican fare to benefit North Helpline

North Helpline just keeps making it easy to help them in their effort to end hunger in the North End. On April 2, the food bank is inviting the community to recycle their electronics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake City Christian Church, 1933 N.E. 125th St. And if you’re heading there anyway, why not bring some food to donate to the food bank that has seen demand grow more than 37 percent in the past year?

Another event that community members can benefit from while also helping North Helpline is coming up March 31, the “Lake City Supper Club Dinner to Benefit North Helpline”:

“Talented, local chef, Cameo McRoberts (who has worked for the likes of Kathy Casey and Rick Bayless) will host a benefit dinner for North Helpline. Enjoy delicious Mexican fare and locally made brews while ending hunger in our community.”

There will be two seatings at 6 and 8 p.m. A minimum donation of $35 per person is requested, and seating is limited so reservations must be made in advance. All proceeds will go to North Helpline. To make a reservation, email ed@northhelpline.org. While you mull it over, here’s the menu:

Roasted tomato salsa and sikil pac and chips (Yucatan version of hummus, made with pumpkin seeds so similar to chips and dip)

Appetizer: Mochomos fried shredded beef served with a bright guajillo sauce and roasted Serrano guacamole limes and hot tortillas
 
Ensalada Fresca: (Served on a platter family style) Cucumber, jicama, orange and served with tequila spiked lime vinaigrette
 
Main: Cochinita pibil — slow-braised achiote pork served with black beans, pickled onion, and roasted habanera salsa and tortillas

Vegetarian Main: Slow-braised squash and mushrooms with vegetarian black beans, pickled onion, and roasted habanera salsa and tortillas
 
Dessert: Pastel de tres leches