NCC Food & Wine Gala

2025 Gala Success

The 2025 Food & Wine Gala was an outstanding success, raising a new record of $350,439 for student scholarships. Headlined by Chris Cree, the event included a cocktail hour, three-course dinner with wine pairings, open bar, live music, and auction. The event has raised over $3.1 million to date for scholarships. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, guests and team members who made this such an extraordinary evening in support of our students! View the photo gallery from the event here and stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 Food & Wine Gala!

 

2025 Food & Wine Gala Auction

 

2025 Photo Gallery


Join us for an encore performance by Master of Wine, Chris Cree!

We’re thrilled to welcome back the founder and managing partner of Cree Wine Company and the region’s only Master of Wine, Chris Cree, to this year’s event for what is sure to be another memorable evening. Chris is just one of just 418 people globally who have achieved the prestigious distinction of Master of Wine, and we are excited to have him join us as he shares his selections for the delectable wine pairings guests will enjoy with each dinner course!

Chris Cree at a bar with Wine Award
NCC Food & Wine Committee Members posing for a photo
Food & Wine Committee

The ongoing success of this event is a true testament to the dedication and generosity of our Food & Wine committee members. Their tireless efforts to advocate for the event and bring fresh ideas are what keep it thriving year after year. This year we're excited to have Anthony Onorata & Ashley Russo serve as our committee co-chairs!

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Aerial of Wind Creek Bethlehem
Founding Partner Sponsor

We are also grateful to have the continued support of Wind Creek of Bethleem as our Founding Partner Sponsor for the second year in a row. Stay tuned for additional sponsorship opportunities and ways to get involved in this year's event!

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Meet Your Master of Ceremonies

We’re also excited to have Ashley Russo, a seven-time Emmy award-winning executive producer and president of ASR Media Productions serve as our Master of Ceremonies once again. Join Ashley, Founding Partner Sponsor Wind Creek Bethlehem, and fellow business and community leaders from all over the region for an unforgettable night in support of NCC students. 100% of proceeds benefit students scholarships!

Ashley Russo Headshot

A Toast to Student Success

NCC’s annual Food and Wine Gala is both a celebration of student success and a call to continue NCC’s rich legacy of donor-supported gifts and scholarships to allow the next generation of students to realize their dreams. Listen in as current students share how much scholarships impact their ability to focus on their studies and flourish in the classroom. All proceeds from the Northampton Community College Food & Wine gala benefit student scholarships.

Stay Connected for the 2025 Gala

Follow us on social media for event updates, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and stories of impact from the 2025 Food & Wine Gala. Join us as we celebrate, give back, and make a difference – one toast at a time!

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NCC Food & Wine Gala Facts

To date, this event has raised over $2.8 million to support student scholarships since the event's inception.

61%

of Pell eligible students live below the poverty line.

40%

of our students say that if NCC did not exist with affordable tuition, furthering their education would not be possible.

29%

of our students work 30+ hours beyond the classroom.

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