Citymeals on Wheels’ 33rd Power Lunch for Women raises over $1M

Nearly 400 women gathered at the Plaza for Citymeals on Wheels’ 33rd annual Power Lunch for Women.

Emceed by “30 Rock” star Jane Krakowski, the benefit was expected to raise $1.2 million, which would fund 160,000 meals for homebound elderly New Yorkers.

The event honored longtime supporters Grace, Chloe and Wendi Murdoch, Studio Museum in Harlem head Thelma Golden and architect David Rockwell.

Samantha Boardman, Margo Nederlander and Lizzie Tisch co-chaired the fête, and guests included Rosanna Scotto, Somers Farkas, Georgia May Jagger, Sandra Lee and Julie Menin.

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