Touchstone Foundation will host Feast of the Senses on May 7, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the historic Excelsior Event Center in downtown Lancaster. The signature fundraising event blends gourmet food, storytelling and community connection to support youth mental wellness across Lancaster County.

Designed as an immersive journey through the five senses, Feast of the Senses invites guests to explore thoughtfully curated, handheld gourmet food stations that engage sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Each sensory experience is intentionally tied to Touchstone Foundation’s mission, offering attendees a meaningful way to understand how community support fuels real impact for local youth and families.

Touchstone Foundation works to remove barriers and build pathways so young people can access care, connection and opportunity. The organization helps insured youth and families afford therapy by covering copays and deductibles, ensuring mental health care continues without interruption and financial strain does not stand in the way of healing.

The foundation is also expanding its Rise Above Program through partnerships with local high school districts. Rise Above fosters mentorship, self-care education and leadership development. Students build confidence, learn to advocate for themselves and their peers, and find safe spaces for belonging and connection.

In addition, Touchstone convenes students and early-career professionals to explore careers in mental health, connect with mentors and strengthen pathways into the mental health workforce. The effort is designed to help ensure long-term access to care for Lancaster County youth.

Undergraduate scholarships support local students pursuing degrees that lead to licensed mental health careers, strengthening the talent pipeline of professionals committed to serving youth and families in Lancaster County. Through a partnership with the John F. Steinman Fellowship Fund, the program also supports postgraduate study. This investment secures the next generation of therapists by the foundation’s fellowship program by reimbursing clinical supervision hours, providing continuing education and removing financial barriers to licensure—helping build a strong, diverse and locally rooted mental health workforce.

In support of Feast of the Senses, Touchstone Foundation is also seeking community-donated silent auction items and local sponsors that want to engage with a values-driven audience while supporting youth mental wellness.

Location: 125 E. King St., Lancaster. To learn more, explore sponsorship opportunities, contribute auction items or purchase tickets, visit Onecau.se/touchstone or TouchStoneFound.org/feast-of-the-senses.