Mexico City chef sells lunch boxes to aid Venezuela earthquake victims

Chef Eduardo García, from the renowned Máximo restaurant, has announced a fundraising initiative to support those affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. In collaboration with Save The Children Mexico, García aims to raise funds for children, adolescents, and families impacted by the disaster.

The collaboration stems from a shared commitment to using gastronomy as a tool for positive impact. "When someone loses everything, a plate of food can be an opportunity to start again. We have been very focused on football, but we haven't forgotten about Venezuela," García stated on Instagram, announcing the special lunch box offering.

This Sunday, July 5, Máximo will be selling lunch boxes featuring their classic Wagyu Cross Cheeseburger, a choice of Drinkorita agave Mexican soda or Cervezas Charro beer, and a dessert cookie made by chef Elena Reygadas of Rosetta. The lunch boxes will be available from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, or until supplies last.

All profits generated from the sales will be donated to Save the Children's ongoing emergency actions benefiting the affected communities in Venezuela. For those unable to visit the restaurant, the lunch boxes will also be available through the Rappi platform, which will match the amount raised from burger sales made via its app. Chef García also encourages direct donations to Save the Children Mexico's emergency campaign, emphasizing, "Our Venezuelan brothers and sisters need us."