After the amazing success of the 2025 Gala which raised over $350,000 for student scholarships, we are excited to announce the date of next year’s event which will be held Friday, May 29, 2026! Stay tuned for more information and ways to get involved!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
To date, this event has raised over $2.8 million to support student scholarships since the event's inception.
of Pell eligible students live below the poverty line.
of our students say that if NCC did not exist with affordable tuition, furthering their education would not be possible.
of our students work 30+ hours beyond the classroom.
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem PA 18020
610.861.5300
