Celebrate Food History with a Fully Funded Roadside Marker from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation
This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website.
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is now accepting applications for its exciting, new Hungry for History™ grant program, which funds the creation of roadside markers that celebrate the history of America’s most iconic and beloved food dishes.
Launched in 2021 to help communities showcase their unique foods, the Hungry for History grant program commemorates the role regional food specialties have played in defining American culture and forging community identity. During the first grant round, the Pomeroy Foundation awarded funding for a variety of prepared dishes including: salt potatoes in Syracuse, N.Y.; Michigan hot dogs in Plattsburgh, N.Y.; beef on weck in West Seneca, N.Y.; sonker in Mount Airy, N.C.; buckwheat cakes in Kingwood, W. Va.; barbecued chicken in Lansing, N.Y.; chocolate jumbles in Esperance, N.Y.; and chicken brissil in Greenville, Ala.
Deryn Pomeroy, Trustee and Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Pomeroy Foundation, shared, “From beef on weck to buckwheat cakes, we are thrilled with the diversity of regional food specialties that communities sought to celebrate during the first round of the Hungry for History program.” Pomeroy added, “Communities are incredibly proud of the cherished local dishes their regions are known for. We’re pleased to provide this opportunity to recognize and celebrate those foods with Hungry for History roadside markers.” Read more...