Freedom Dinner
August 15 was an absolutely beautiful evening for Freedom. I look forward to gathering again next year with amazing community bringing awareness to all the work that Atlas Free is doing.
Being able to host a dinner created and funded by our amazing community was and is a blessing. From delicious baked goods from bakeries, a menu from home cooks and chefs, artists, florists, gardeners and flower farmers, decorators, and dishwashers, all volunteering their time & talents to create the Freedom Dinners.
These dinners are the most unique potluck that fights human trafficking, with every member of the team a volunteer, every piece of decor donated for use, all menu items determined by the season and created by members of the community so that each guests donation for their seat can go directly to Atlas Free.
To be the first to hear when next year’s Freedom Dinner is scheduled, sign up for the waiting list below.
This is your chance to help.
These dinners are not about one person doing it all, they are about everyone doing what they do best. When we invite people to help in a way they love creating, we give them a place to connect their heart to purpose.
Beyond the amazing impact these dinners have on the fight against human trafficking, they also have a profound effect on our community. Everyone is waiting for an invitation to find meaning and purpose in their everyday life. Everyone is waiting for an invitation to make a difference.
When we openly invite our community to create a dinner together we are also opening the door for people to connect. And when we have a chance to do life together we realize we are not so different after all.
The Red House + Atlas Free
I am so thankful to Ciderpress Lane for paving the way for these amazing community partnerships. The best contagion is one that helps others while it spreads and what better way to do so than surrounded by an amazing community, enjoying a deliciously beautiful meal and building relationships with people from all corners, all walks, from all jobs and beliefs : and all in the name of freedom.
The 2025 Menu & Participating Community Members
This year’s meal, gathered from amazing community members and local farms and grocers, was absolutely delicious. Each year we will gather locally sourced and fresh food and dishes, making this the most beautiful potluck you have ever attended. If you have a donation referral for 2026, please reach out on my contact page. We love connecting with new individuals and businesses, bakers and farms, to include them in the community potluck portion of this event. You can rest assured that the menu will easily accommodate any guests with dairy or gluten allergies. The 2025 Freedom Dinner at the Red House included:
Caprese Skewers with Basalmic Glaze
Brioche with Herbed Mascarpone
Sweet Corn Gazpacho
Halibut with Cherry Salsa
Bar-b-Que Salmon
Chicken with Chimichurri
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Greens with Vinaigrette
Fresh Baked Bread
Cheesecake
Blackberry Pie
Frasier with Strawberries
Coconut Lime Cake
Apple Crumble
Whipped Cream & Fresh Berries
Wine, Beer, Mocktails
Some of the amazing community members & businesses that joined us in 2025
Hand2Hand Media
Gayl Teneyck and family
Rory Jansen and partner
Susan Hines
Jules Polachek
Shawna Lambert
The 2024 Menu & Participating Community Members
The 2024 menu included:
Crab & Shrimp Cocktail
Caprese Bites
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Salmon
Creamy Onion Pasta
French Carrot Salad
Watermelon & Brown Rice Salad
Fresh Baked Bread
Pot de Creme (chocolate, vanilla, or butterscotch)
French Macarons
Wine, Beer, Mocktails
Some of the amazing 2024 contributors:
Vividly Vintage Mobile Bar with a custom designed mocktail
Monica’s Waterfront Bakery & Cafe
Jen B Paints
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Ready for next year?
The date for next year’s Freedom Dinner is still TBD, but if you sign up for the waiting list with the button below, you’ll be the first to hear when tickets are available!
Want to donate something to the Freedom Dinner instead?
Please contact me. I’d love to help coordinate your donation, whether it be of produce, flowers, or your time.