Contra Costa & Solano Food Bank Plans Drive-In, Fundraiser Gala

CONTRA COSTA & SOLANO COUNTIES — The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will host its annual fundraiser — the Nourish Gala to Fight Hunger — drive-in style, Thursday, May 19 at Concord’s West Wind Solano Drive-in.

Register for a “night under the stars,” and dine on a gourmet, three-course dinner from Sunrise Bistro and Catering, plus enjoy a screening of "Back to the Future Part II" — while supporting the food bank's efforts to help alleviate food insecurity.

Also on the evening's agenda are live entertainment and music by Golden State Warriors band, the Bay Blue Notes, organizers said.

“This event is an incredible chance to gather with fellow hunger fighters in our area — a night to gather in service of our neighbors in need," said Kim Castaneda, the Food Bank's vice president of development and communications.

Auction prizes are featured, as well, including a “California Cuisine” class with Contra Costa College’s Culinary Academy Chef Nader Sharkes, and a"12 Days in the Bay” package with passes to local attractions like USS Hornet, Diablo Rock Gym, Heretic Brewing Co. and an all-inclusive trip to Mexico.

This year, demand for food has increased by 40%, food bank organizers said, noting that buying nutritious foods, coupled with inflation, has "become impossible for the most vulnerable members of our community."

"The funds we raise will allow the Food Bank to purchase even more fresh, whole foods, including fruits, veggies, meat and dairy products," Castaneda said. "Our goal is not to simply distribute more food, but to provide healthy meals that sustain our community.”

Tickets are $120 per person for general admission or $175 per person for the upgraded VIP experience, which includes priority entry, reserved parking and professional photography services.

Tickets and information are available online at foodbankccs.org/nourishgala.

(Hunger and food insecurity are increasing dramatically across America. Patch has teamed with Feeding America to get more food on the tables of our neighbors in an ongoing, sustained effort. Check this story that provides information on how you can help.)

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