Stories to Savor 2026

News —— January 27, 2026

This week, Board of Directors member Liza Demby, alongside Kristen Naiman and Laura Ferrera invited New York City’s best food lovers to an evening of culinary icons reading pieces from 826NYC student publications at Stories to Savor. This benefit directly impacts over 3,600 students who journey behind our secret door in Park Slope, and across the five boroughs, who are writing their own paths forward.

 

Thank you to all the folks who made this night possible:

• Our hosts: Liza Demby, Laura Ferrara, and Kristen Naiman
• Our readers and host: Laila Gohar, Alison Roman, Missy Robbins, Christine Muhlke, Camille Becerra, Andrew Tarlow, Kate Huling, Asmeret Berhe-Lumax, Annie Shi, Martha Stewart, and Naomi Fry.
• TIWA Gallery and Alex Tieghi-Walker for so generously providing the beautiful space that made our evening so special.
• Woldy Reyes for preparing the delicious meal.
• Brooklyn Wine Co. for the generous wine donation.
• Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino for their sponsorship.
• Farm to People for donating the ingredients for the dinner menu.

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