# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: First Bite launches Lights On, Plates Full, uniting chefs, nonprofits and community leaders to celebrate and support RI youth.About this EventFirst Bite is the exciting kickoff celebration for Lights On, Plates Full, bringing together Rhode Island’s culinary, nonprofit, business, and civic communities to launch a month of dining with purpose.Held at Track 15 on October 1, First Bite introduces the seven participating restaurants and their seven youth-serving nonprofit partners. Guests will get the first look at the specially created Signature Lights On Plates, while chefs and nonprofit leaders share the stories and inspiration behind their collaborations.Designed as both a celebration and a media moment, First Bite will welcome community leaders, elected officials, sponsors, supporters, and members of the press to shine a spotlight on the importance of afterschool programming in Rhode Island.Most importantly, First Bite sets the stage for a month in which every meal can make a difference. It invites Rhode Islanders to dine, discover, and give back—supporting local restaurants while helping provide young people with access to enriching afterschool opportunities.One community. Seven partnerships. A month of impact. It all begins with the First Bite.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/lights-on-plates-full-first-bite/100001997724186820
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Track 15
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Providence
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Track 15
- **lat**: 41.8257762
- **long**: -71.41331339999999
- **full address**: Track 15, 1 Union Station, Providence, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite being held?
  - **A:** Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Track 15, 1 Union Station, Providence, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite?
  - **A:** Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite is organized by Elizabeth Cunha, MFA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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