A certified financial planner, Keefe Gorman serves clients as a managing director with Merrill Lynch in Ithaca, New York. Outside of the office, Keefe Gorman supports multiple charities and holds volunteer administrative positions with several nonprofits, including a board directorship with Foodnet Meals on Wheels of Tompkins County.

Foodnet Meals on Wheels feeds senior citizens and others in need throughout Tompkins County, New York. In addition to delivering meals, the organization provides a variety of nutrition-based services.

The Mac ‘n Cheese Bowl has been the signature public awareness and fundraising event of Foodnet Meals on Wheels of Tompkins County since 2014. This event is designed to draw attention to issues such as food insecurity and senior wellness while simultaneously raising money to support the organization’s operations.

The Mac ‘n Cheese Bowl draws crowds of people who want to taste and choose the best mac and cheese dishes in Ithaca. After eating appetizer-size portions of mac and cheese from various local restaurants, event attendees can vote for their favorites in categories that include Best Meat Mac, Most Creative Mac, and Kid’s Choice Mac.