<body><div>Culinary students joined professional chefs and volunteers from across South Jersey on Sunday, Nov. 8, for the 17th annual Veterans Appreciation Brunch at the Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland.Hosted by the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey, a chapter of the American Culinary Federation, the event brought together culinary students, chefs and volunteers to honor veterans with a country club-style brunch.Absegami students and students from the Academy of Culinary Arts worked alongside experienced chefs, gaining hands-on experience while giving back to those who served.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1PGczD_1H2CJBbi00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1PGczD_1H2CJBbi00" width="629" height="840" ></figure>“The local ACF chapter has had many veteran members as well as supported veterans for many years,” said Chef David Goldstein. “We started serving them with a special brunch in honor of Veterans Day.”Known as “Operation Serving Those Who Served Us,” the annual tradition provides an opportunity for the culinary community to express its appreciation for military veterans.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1AORVC_1H2CJBbi00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1AORVC_1H2CJBbi00" width="732" height="840" ></figure>The event also honored the late Wolfgang Geckler, a Vietnam War veteran and hall of fame chef, and Chef Guy Dunagan, a longtime event organizer.Atlantic County businesses, including the Smithville Inn and Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Atlantic City, were among the supporters, along with District Food Court and other donors.Goldstein thanked the chefs, students, businesses and volunteers who helped make the annual tribute possible.Photos provided by David Goldstein</div></body>

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Culinary students joined professional chefs and volunteers from across South Jersey on Sunday, Nov. 8, for the 17th annual Veterans Appreciation Brunch at the Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland. Hosted by the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey, a chapter of the American Culinary Federation, the event brought together culinary...

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