"“We won't be participating in Taste of Temescal going forward,” the May 6, Instagram post stated. For Wentworth, the expense to the ice cream shop in donated product and staff hours was no longer worth it. By May 8, the post had more than 4,000 likes and was approaching 200 comments, sparking conversation about the event and the benefits to participating businesses."
"Wentworth liked the event at the start because it felt like a good cause that everyone seemed happy with, he told Nosh. He said posters stated where the proceeds of the event were going, and the parents of the kids were always grateful. He also said that at these earlier events, Curbside would always get a volunteer at the shop who would help check off the passes to alleviate some of the demand on Curbside's staff and resources. Still, the shop would donate hundreds of dollars of product and time."
"“Small businesses get asked to give to things all the time, despite not having the resources,” Wentworth said. “The one thing I al”"
Taste of Temescal took place April 29, with proceeds previously directed to Oakland public schools. A week later, Tory Wentworth of Curbside Creamery complained on Instagram that proceeds no longer benefited Oakland public schools and criticized the Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District for poor communication and unmet expectations. Wentworth said the shop’s donated product and staff hours were no longer worth participating. The post gained thousands of likes and many comments, prompting debate among businesses. Curbside and some participants echoed the concerns, while other participating businesses reported satisfaction with the outcome and only minor issues. Taste of Temescal has run since 2009, with about 50 businesses participating, offering neighborhood samples through a booklet pass system.
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