The Roots co-founder Questlove will host a Food Network special, titled Questlove’s Potluck, on May 28th, raising money for America’s Food Fund (AFF), an organization that addresses the issue of food access in the United States.
Throughout the special, The Roots drummer will treat viewers to a culinary experience with some of his closest friends. Musicians such as his Roots counterpart Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and UnderGround Kingz co-founder Bun B, as well as actors and actresses like Tiffany Haddish, Hannibal Buress, Keenan Thompson, and Olivia Wilde, will share a dish or drink with the audience. The episode will also feature guests such as Zooey Deschanel, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, and more.
The one-hour event stems from Questlove’s Mixtape Potluck Cookbook: A Dinner Party for Friends, Their Recipes, and the Songs They Inspire, and will generate proceeds for Leonardo DiCaprio and Laurene Powell Jobs‘ America’s Food Fund.
Questlove explained in a statement, “Bringing together friends, collaborators, and those who I admire around food is something I love to do. When I can bring people together around a cause that I care deeply about, it’s even more meaningful.”
He continued, “America’s Food Fund is supporting several organizations including Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry, that are tackling one of the biggest issues many of our neighbors are facing, access to food. I hope everyone will join me and my friends, for a night of food, drink, and laughter, in supporting this incredible organization, and having some fun while we’re at it.”
Click here for more information about AFF and tune in to Food Network on Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 p.m. ET to watch Questlove’s Potluck.