Bi-Rite's Raffle for Soul Food Farm Hits Fundraising Mark

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Bi-Rite Market sells pastured chickens and eggs from Soul Food Farm.

​Bi-Rite has raised over $8,000 in raffle ticket sales for fire-struck Vacaville poultry rancher Soul Food Farm, according to Sam Mogannam, co-owner of the Mission District market and its sister, Bi-Rite Creamery. "It's been unbelievable," Mogannam told SFoodie. With the $2,000 Bi-Rite pledged as a match, it brings the company's donation to the sustainable poultry farm to over $10,000. The raffle ends today.

On September 11, Mogannam announced the benefit raffle to raise funds for Soul Food Farm, which has been recovering from a fire that scorched dozens of acres of pasture, destroyed two chicken houses, and killed hundreds of baby chicks. Bi-Rite put up half a dozen raffle prizes, including gift baskets and a dinner for eight. Over the course of the month, ranchers, winemakers, and others kicked in about a dozen more offerings. A handful of restaurant benefits are also seeking to raise money for the farm. Winning bidders of an online auction will be announced October 10 at Pizzaiolo.