Couple dances at Wine in the Warehouse 2019, part of the St. Croix Foundation's Food & Wine Experience event. Photo Credit: CRUSELDA ROBERTS FOR VI CONSORTIUM
ST. CROIX — The St. Croix Foundation for Community Development late Thursday announced the postponement of the 2020 St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, “A Toast to Simple Abundance”— in what the organization said was a decision made "out of an abundance of caution relative to the current Coronavirus global pandemic."
The annual benefit of St. Croix Foundation, the Food & Wine Experience, will be held at a later date, the foundation said.
“After many hours of thoughtful deliberation, and on behalf of our Team and Board at St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, we have made the not-so-difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Food & Wine Experience," said St. Croix Foundation President, Deanna James. "While this decision comes at a time of tremendous global uncertainty and anxiety, we are resolute in our commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of our Partners, our Patrons, and our Team. At this time, we firmly believe that it is in the best interest of our Organization and our Community to delay large gatherings and community convenings in the interest of public health.”
The foundation said it remains deeply grateful for the continued support and partnership of its valued sponsors and partners and is working diligently and expeditiously to develop thoughtful and realistic contingencies and next steps around rescheduling the Food and Wine Experience. The organization said it will provide updates on the Experience in the weeks and months to come and looks forward to the community joining it for the annual event at a later date.
The foundation said it has already reached out directly to its many partners and sponsors to notify them of the change, and wishes to invite all patrons who have purchased tickets to contact the foundation office directly via email at, [email protected] or by phone at 340-773-9898 for information on refunds or place-holders.
St. Croix Foundation thanked its growing list of sponsors and longstanding partners of the Food & Wine Experience, including Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Caravelle Hotel and Casino, ProSolar Systems, Crucian Point, First Bank, Virgin Islands Daily News, Will and Kay Cook, Bohlke International Airways, International Private Bank, Virgin Islands Port Authority, The Buccaneer, TEAM Consultants, USVI Economic Development Authority, balter, Tropical Shipping, StCroixTourism.com, Bert Smith and Co., Silver Airways, Centerline Car Rentals, ProTouch Communications, Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Plessen Healthcare, Crucian Gold, Banco Popular, Seaside Market and Deli, and Bank of St. Croix.
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