FOOD FOR THOUGHT BRUNCH RAISES OVER $35,000

10-year anniversary Brunch at Land + Sea raises funds for the charity’s breakfast and food bank programmes.

On Sunday 31 May 2026, on the lawn at the stunning Land + Sea restaurant at Wymara Villas, Food for Thought welcomed over 200 supporters, both loyal and new, to help celebrate its 10-year milestone.

All in attendance were treated to a delicious buffet brunch, complimentary mimosas, and the perfect musical accompaniment of ZG Acoustics.

The charity’s younger guests were kept entertained by a fun art station, a variety of lawn games, and the fantastic face-painting skills of Sonnderia Forbes. As a thank you, in addition to Food for Thought branded Govino champagne flutes, supporters took home elegant centrepieces of local plants and succulents, made by the Turks & Caicos Environmental Club.

The event organisers were delighted to have Her Excellency the Honourable Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, the Honourable Deputy Premier Jamell Robinson and family, and the Minister for Education Honourable Rachel Taylor, all in attendance to show their support.

The Food for Thought team was also very pleased to welcome several of the teachers from the Government schools who help make the Breakfast Programme such a success.

Food for Thought Co-founder Karen Savory Igini took a moment during the brunch to thank all of the charity’s supporters, and to acknowledge that the achievements of the last 10 years would not be possible without the community’s generous support. Plaques of appreciation were presented to Partner Sponsor Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty and Lew 1 Shipping Ltd in recognition of 10 years of support.

Thanks to the attendees and sponsors’ kind support, the event raised over $35,000 through the magnificent donated silent auction and raffle items.

Food for Thought Co-founders Karen and Jeanne wish to express their deep gratitude to the event sponsors and the charity’s supporters:

“First and foremost, we need to give our heart-felt thanks to Lindsay Mensen, who has recently joined the Food for Thought team, and is responsible for putting this event together, with the help of our friend and long-time supporter Laura Staniforth.

We are truly grateful to the guests, event sponsors and donors for the funds we were able to raise at this year’s brunch. Thank you all. Wymara did a wonderful job hosting the event, The Wine Cellar and IGA Communities provided the delicious mimosa ingredients. Turks & Caicos Environmental Club provided the beautiful centrepieces. The amazing ZG Acoustics and Romello Anarje photography both donated their time and talent.

Food for Thought thanks the sponsors of this 10-year anniversary Brunch: Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, KB Home Centre, Grant Thornton, Keller Williams Turks & Caicos, Turks & Caicos Banking Company, Wymara Resort + Villas, Temple Trust and Islehelp.

It also thanks also to William John, Alexander Charles, Ashton Igini, MOSWN. “And of course, to our amazing volunteers who helped ensure the event ran as smoothly as it did: Griffen, Carolyn, Ali, Stephanie, Nataliyah, Alex, Gemma & Clemia.

“Lastly, but crucially for a successful fundraiser, our immense gratitude to all of the generous silent auction and raffle donors: Bradley Theodore, Ambergris Cay, Sacred Rock, KYN, Grace Bay Club, Dragon Cay Resort, Sharon H Photography, Fay Ninon, Big Blue Collective, WaketoWake, The Elephant Rooms, Caicos Express Airways, King Ocean, Seven Stars, Goldsmith’s, Ode to Gillian, Jai’s, The Palms Spa, Parallel23, Sui Ren, Atabeyra, Design Studio, Twin Island Adventures, Swell Yoga, Sunshine Nursery, Caribbean Cruisin’.”

Food for thought further noted: “Financial donations are essential for our organisation, so that we can purchase the breakfast food for nearly 400 students we reach every school day. We are able to keep costs down and reach that number of children due to the generosity of our logistics partners: Lew 1 Shipping, King Ocean Services, Al Services, and Sunny Foods.

“We take this opportunity to once again thank our Partner Sponsor Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, as well as our other wonderful corporate sponsors: HAB Group, Ports of Call, Design Studio, Savory & Co., Sunshine Nursery, and Grace Bay Resorts. We could not run our programmes without your backing.

“However, we could also not do what we do without the support of our amazing team of volunteers and cheerleaders. Volunteers prepare the breakfast each morning, they help to sort and deliver the boxes of food to the schools, they assist at our events, and are always enthusiastic whenever they are called to help. We are very lucky to be part of such a caring community.”

Visit foodforthoughttci.com for more information about the charity’s work and details about donating, or contact us at info@foodforthoughttci.com or 242-FEED.