Humanitarian Hummus Does it Again

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Hunger, or food insecurity, in the U.S. affects approximately 13% of households, impacting over 47 million people, including 13 million children. There are many organizations and individuals trying their best to combat hunger in the US but there is always room for more that can be done to reach out to those in need. The focus on harvesting ideas to raise funds so that donors are able to incorporate giving into their daily lives while not feeling like its an effort is a challenge. Working together to reach humanitarian goals has additional social, intergenerational, economic and cultural benefits. "For youth social benefits of group activities include building social skills (communication, teamwork, empathy), fostering a sense of belonging, boosting self-esteem and confidence, creating supportive networks, and providing shared experiences that strengthen bonds and lead to new friendships. These activities promote overall well-being through connection and shared purpose", according to sources like Everyone Active.

At the Peter Wulff Center one of the programs is to support youth social entrepreneurs as they create programs that benefit humanity. Reducing hunger was one of the methods used to raise funds. Zein Bertacci's special middle eastern hummus turned out to be a real success. $1534 was raised be selling Hummus allowing 10 families to buy food. In addition $500 from sales was converted to $25 gift cards at Walmart to be distributed to 20 families of ex prisoners this Saturday in Chicago.

Zein Bertacchi is a gifted, award winning cook who has collaborated at Chess Without Borders and at the Peter Wulff Center to help raise funds for the last 20 years. So far $321,588 has been raised for local and global charities. Youth social entrepreneurs Krish Nara, Jack Weed and Chris Majkowski have gone beyond their potential to deliver ideas, work and money towards humanitarian programs at the Peter Wulff Center.

Zein's recipes are so popular that she has been called," The Falafel lady"by students at chess tournaments who ate her Hummus and Falafel. Her food was sold to raise funds over the years. Salem United Methodist Church in Barrington hosted a Hummus sale last Sunday and Pat who ate her Hummus said, "This hummus is different from the local store bought hummus. It has an incredible flavor."

But the testimonial of baby Avery enjoying every bite takes the cake:

For orders please email Kiran at peterwulffcenter@gmail.com or call at 847 915 5130