Naomi Grant (right), Solomon’s Fresh Market Brand Manager presents proceeds from a recent wine tasting held in-store to Marcia Newball, Executive Director of R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas.

Nassau, Bahamas - Solomon’s Fresh Market teamed up with Young’s Fine Wine to host an evening of food, wine and networking in support of Autism Awareness Month.

The Charity sampling event at the Old Fort Bay location, raised funds to assist R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas in its efforts to help children and families affected by autism. Cases of autism continue to increase in The Bahamas and according to the United States Centers for Disease Control And Prevention, an estimated 1 in 68 children are on the autism spectrum.
 
Solomon’s Fresh Market Brand Manager and event coordinator, Naomi Grant welcomed guests to the tasting. “We wanted to create a relaxing atmosphere for participants to mingle, sample Young’s Fine Wine paired with gourmet cheese from our deli and other specialty foods. This was our first charity sampling event and we were pleased with the overall turnout. Supporters of R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas had an opportunity to attend and share their goals and future plans for the organization,” Grant said.

Renea Bastian, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at AML Foods Ltd. parent company of Solomon’s Fresh Market commended the group for the work they have done over the past 18 years. “There are many families in The Bahamas dealing with the realities of autism. As a company, we recognize the work being done by R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas and thought that this event was a great way to raise awareness and support their initiatives.”
She continued, “We are pleased to engage our customers in a different way and would like to thank them for being a part of our outreach events as we continue to enhance the lives of those in the communities that we serve.  We are planning on hosting more charity sampling events to raise awareness for organizations and causes doing great work in our communities.”

Tickets for the event were $15 and all proceeds were donated to R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas.   The total amount raised was $600. Group officials thanked the company for sponsoring the fundraiser. Proceeds will be used for ongoing initiatives benefiting children with autism.

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