THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 26TH, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
USCB HILTON HEAD

1 Sand Shark Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Rescue Gourmet was more than a night of incredible food. It was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with purpose.

To our talented chefs, generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, loyal partners, and every guest who showed up ready to make a difference, thank you. Because of you, we are able to rescue more food, fight hunger, and deliver hope to neighbors across the Lowcountry.

Your support fuels the mission of Second Helpings every single day. The meals rescued, the families served, the impact made. And it all traces back to moments like this, when people choose to step up and lead with generosity.

We are deeply grateful.

MAKE A DONATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RESCUE GOURMET WINNERS

PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER

CHEF JOSH O’NEILL

Colleton River Club

2026 RESCUE GOURMET CHEF

CHEF LYNN MICHELLE

The East Coast Chef

THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES

CHEF ORCHID

Executive Chef, One Hot Mama’s

Culinary Director, SERG Group

Chef Orchid Paulmeier is the force behind One Hot Mama’s, a beloved Hilton Head restaurant known for its soulful blend of Southern comfort and bold, homemade flavors. A proud daughter of Filipino immigrants, Orchid worked her way up in the restaurant industry before opening her own kitchen in 2007. She was a finalist on The Next Food Network Star, named a South Carolina Chef Ambassador, and featured at the prestigious James Beard House. Her food, like her story, is rooted in family, heritage, and heart.

MAGGIE WASHO

Editor-in-Chief, CH2 Magazine

Maggie Washo has been at the helm of CH2 and CB2 magazines since 2006. She hails from New York originally, and enjoys photography, long walks in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and being waited on at all the restaurants on Hilton Head Island. In her spare time, she loves dogs and Disney World – and makes the best beef stroganoff you will ever eat. Washo enjoys being a maniacal promoter of all things in the Lowcountry, and you can often find her at supporting local events, and promoting them through CH2.

BETSY MCDANIEL

Realtor & On-Air Personality, WHHI

For over 10 years, Betsy McDaniel has been a News anchor and on-air personality for WHHI TV, where it is her privilege to connect with and share the communities and people that make the Lowcountry such a great place to live. She has also recently joined the Drake Coastal Real Estate Team with Keller Williams, and she is looking forward to helping others make the Lowcountry home.

As for her food journey, Betsy and her husband of 30 years, Chris, became “foodies” in their early adult years, working in several different fine dining restaurants. They still enjoy trying new cuisines whenever they have the chance, and Betsy is an avid home cook. She is thrilled to be judging the inaugural “Rescue Chef” event, and can’t wait to sample the creative dishes the chefs are sure to prepare.

JEVON DALY

Local Personality

Jevon Daly is a local performer and personality who has been entertaining audiences in the South for over 40 years. In the summer months, you can find him on the stage at Coligny Plaza, inspiring kids to sing, dance and laugh at his “Khaotic Kids Show.” Known for his creative songs about the Lowcountry, you can find him on CH2’s social media pages with Maggie Washo, covering island events and showcasing the area with humor. Daly has a voracious appetite for all types of cuisine, except French Onion Soup. He excels at being judgmental, so this appearance is right up his alley.

BECOME A SPONSOR FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL RESCUE GOURMET

Your support of Rescue Gourmet directly fuels Second Helpings’ mission to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste and distribute it, free of charge, to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and family programs who serve more than 14,000 neighbors in need every week.

Learn more about why your sponsorship matters.

CHAMPION – $10,000

Be the presenting sponsor!

  • 8 event tickets
  • Corporate logo on all event publications, Second Helpings website, and social media
  • Full-page ad on back cover of event program
  • Recognition at the event as Presenting Sponsor
  • Advertisement in 3 social media posts and 2 newsletters
ADVOCATE – $5,000
  • 6 event tickets
  • Corporate logo on all event publications, Second Helpings website, and social media
  • Half-page ad inside event program
  • Recognition at the event as a top level sponsor
  • Advertisement in 1 social media post and 1 newsletter
BELIEVER - $2,500
  • 4 event tickets
  • Corporate logo on all event publications, Second Helpings website, and social media
  • Quarter-page ad inside event program
  • Recognition at the event as a sponsor
BIDDER PADDLE SPONSOR - $2,000

Only 1 available!

  • Corporate logo on the back of event programs, which also serve as bidder paddles
  • Logo visibility throughout the paddle raise
  • Recognition at the event as a sponsor
ALLY – $1,000
  • 2 event tickets
  • Corporate name/logo on event publications, Second Helpings website, and social media
  • Recognition at the event as a sponsor
FRIEND OF SECOND HELPINGS - $250
  • Business name on event publications, Second Helpings website, and social media
JOIN US AS A SPONSOR

WHY IT MATTERS

More than 31,000 people in our region are food insecure.

Every dollar raised from Rescue Gourmet helps us rescue good food and deliver it to those who need it most.

Together, we can waste less and feed more.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

ADVOCATE
BELIEVER

Beverly and Keith Jennings

ALLY

FRIENDS OF SECOND HELPINGS

Carey & Company P.A.
Links Technology Solutions