Chef Ned Bell Serves Up Lunch and a Generous Donation to the Calgary Food Bank

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Nov. 25, 2013) -

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OP

Attention Photo Editors: Ned Bell, Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Vancouver Teams Up With the Makers of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® to Present a Cheque for $26,000 to the Calgary Food Bank!

WHAT: On Monday, November 25, 2013, Chef Bell will host a cheque presentation ceremony at the Calgary Food Bank. He'll also serve up a homemade lunch (featuring Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressing) for Food Bank volunteers to kick off their busiest time of year; the holiday season.

DETAILS: For the second year, the makers of Hidden Valley® Ranch have partnered with the Food Bank to support their cause and spread the word.

After selling over 25,000 ranchified salads at this year's Calgary Stampede, the makers of Hidden Valley® Ranch dressing will be donating all of the money earned to help fund the Calgary Food Bank's wintertime initiatives. Celebrity chef Ned Bell will serve lunch to volunteers and help fill 100 of the Food Bank's holiday hampers with full size bottles of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressing.

WHERE: Calgary Food Bank, 5000 11 St. SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 2Y5

WHEN: Monday, November 25, 2013 11:30AM-1:30PM.

Cheque presentation is at 12:45PM.

HIDDEN VALLEY® RANCH www.hiddenvalleyranch.com

Hidden Valley® Ranch are the makers of the original ranch dressing. The perfect blend of herbs and spices make Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® the perfect dip, dressing or addition to any dish!

NED BELL www.fourseasons.com/vancouver/dining/chef_bio

One of Canada's favourite chefs, Ned Bell creates fresh recipes by using ingredients that are in season and have been locally sourced. Currently, Ned is the executive chef at the Four Seasons Vancouver's "Yew Restaurant" and a partner of Hidden Valley® Ranch's Ranchified recipe campaign.

CALGARY FOOD BANK www.calgaryfoodbank.com

The Calgary Food Bank is an emergency food distribution hub, sharing food with individuals and families, and with other service providers working with low-income Calgarians. Last year, over $25.3 million in food value was distributed. Every $1 donated enables the Calgary Food Bank to distribute $5 worth of food to those in need.

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