Charlottesville, Virginia- October 24, 2007

Feast! is pleased to announce that it will be donating 10% of all proceeds of the sales of the "Feast Virginia Favorites" gift box to the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC). The funds will be used to support the Council's Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign in their efforts to connect, consumers in the Charlottesville area to sources for fresh, locally grown and produced foods. Comprised of a selection of delectable treats from across the Commonwealth, the "Feast Virginia Favorites" gift box is a Feast! exclusive featuring Feridies Chocolate Covered Peanuts, Wade's Mill White Grits, The Virginia Chutney Company's Mango Chutney, locally made Virginia Cheese Straws, Hunt Country chocolates, Stoneleigh Honey, and Virginia Peanut Butter. The total cost of the box is $68. Customers can add Linden's Heirloom Sparkling Cider to the box for $78. Barboursville Cabernet Franc or Linden's Hardscrabble Chardonnay can be added for $90 or sparkling cider and one wine selection for $100. Find Out More.

Since opening its doors in 2002, Feast! owners Kate Collier and Eric Gertner have made promoting the work of local food artisans and producers a core part of the company's mission. Feast! is committed to offering customers the best in quality and service, providing local produce, meats, cheeses, wines and other gourmet foods. The unique local food offerings of Central Virginia are the inspiration for Feast's lunch cafe and catering menus, which include fresh dishes made with local meats, cheeses and produce. When consumers buy from Feast! they can enjoy the abundance of Virginia's landscape for themselves while keeping nearby farms and food producers viable.

The Piedmont Environmental Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty of Virginia's Piedmont. PEC is working to increase the financial viability of local farm businesses and to support the farmers in our communities through the Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign and Food Guide. The publication of the first Food Guide was made possible by a generous start-up grant from the Bama Works Fund. This new partnership with Feast! and its patrons will help create a sustainable revenue stream that ensures the Food Guide continues to be available to the community.