Harlem EatUp! celebrates the food, culture and spirit of Harlem. Created by Chef Marcus Samuelsson funds raised support World Central Kitchen’s “Restaurants for the People” effort by providing fresh meals to communities in immediate need while also keeping small restaurants and food businesses open for the the village of Harlem who have been affected by COVID-19.

Each year, Barilla sponsors this incredible event Inspired by the Barilla Pasta Recipe Builder. This year, in addition to sponsorship of a televised program on ABC, Barilla and Harlem Eat Up! teamed up for a cook-along that raised needed funding for the organization’s response to the impact of Covid-19.

About the Organizations in Harlem

Harlem EatUp! 

Harlem EatUp! is the annual festival that celebrates the food, culture and spirit of Harlem, founded by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and veteran event marketer Herb Karlitz. Harlem EatUp! is now working to keep local, independent restaurants owned open despite the impact of Covid-19.

World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen is a team of food first responders, mobilizing with the urgency of now to get meals to those who need them most. They’re activating hundreds of restaurants and kitchens to feed marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Citymeals on Wheels

Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing meals and vital companionship to New York City’s homebound elderly. Working in partnership with community-based organizations and senior centers, Citymeals prepares and delivers over 2 million weekend, holiday and emergency meals for more than 18,000 each year. 

Harlem Park to Park is a social enterprise representing 200+ entrepreneurs committed to cultural preservation, small business and economic development in Central Harlem, NYC’s premiere cultural, dining, shopping, lifestyle and nightlife hub north of 110th Street.

Uptown Grand Central

Uptown Grand Central is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming East 125th Street into a thriving corridor by delivering programs that put advocacy into action through collaborative partnership.