I’m sure just like everyone, you’ve watched the footage of the Gulf oil spill and just wished the entire thing could just magically go away. From the initial tragic accident, the environmental impact, the complex politics, to the loss of work for the regular folks who make their living on the Gulf – the repercussions of the spill will be felt for years to come.

Have you wished for an easy way to give back and help out those in need during this crisis?

One very easy way is to check out this group of silent auction items organized by the local group Houston Chowhounds. Organized by Jenny Wang (the food blogger that writes I’m Never Full) along with the rest of the Chowhounds, they’ve amassed a formidable list of very desirable items with all the proceeds going to the Gulf Coast fisherman affected by the BP oil spill disaster. With the help of ticket sales, cash donations, and this online auction, the money raised will go to everyday needs of the fisherman – mortgage payments, food and household expenses, bills, and medical care. The auction has been going great, the goal of raising $15,000 seems to be easily within reach. The auction items come in all price ranges…you’ll be able to find something to bid on no matter how much you can afford to give. Best of luck – you have now though July 19th at noon to bid!

Check out some of these excellent auction highlights:

1. Dinner for four at Beaver’s Ice House – currently at $325
2. Pig Butchering class with Chef Chris Shepard of Catalan – currently at $600
3. Dinner for 2 with Alison Cook of the Houston Chronicle – currently at $550
4. Private wine tasting dinner for 8 at The Tasting Room with Chef Michael Kramer – currently at $500
5. Lunch for 4 and restaurant tour with Elouise Adams Jones, better know as “Ouisie” – currently at $300

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