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Thank You for Attending Our
13th Annual San Diego Food Bank Gala

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, we gathered inside the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s Miramar warehouse for an unforgettable evening. The night featured a VIP Reception, live musical entertainment by Republic of Music, a curated selection of silent and live auction items, and specialty hors d’oeuvres crafted by some of San Diego’s top chefs.

A huge thank you to our guests, donors, and sponsors for your outpouring of support for our vital hunger-relief programs, including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Your participation helps us continue to fight hunger and feed hope for those in need throughout our community. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our mission.

Stay tuned for information about our 2026 Gala!

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Event Timeline

6 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
The opening reception will feature delicious craft cocktails, an open bar, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, and a selection of fabulous silent auction items.

7:30 p.m. Dinner, Live Auction, & Program
Guests will enjoy a multi-course gourmet dinner, a live auction featuring exciting experiences and getaways, and a program highlighting the Food Bank’s critical mission in the community.

9 p.m. Live Entertainment & Dancing
Guests will finish the evening on the dance floor with our live musical entertainment The Republic of Music.

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Sponsors, Tables & Individual Tickets

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To purchase individual tickets and tables please contact Brooke Evans, BEvans@sandiegofoodbank.org, or call (858)-863-5113.

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Click the link to view photos from last year’s Gala.

Dear Friends of the San Diego Food Bank,

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is delighted to announce our 13th Annual Gala will be held May 3, 2025, on the grounds of our warehouse facility in Miramar. This memorable evening will feature gourmet dining, exciting entertainment, and a dazzling live and silent auction.

Proceeds from the Gala will support the San Diego Food Bank’s hunger relief programs, which serve more than 400,000 people monthly, including children, seniors, veterans, and low-income military families. Your generous donation to our auction can help us continue this critical work.

Last year, auction contributions helped fund our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, which provides weekend meals to elementary school children at risk of hunger. With your help, we can feed even more children in 2025.

We welcome donations such as hotel stays, exclusive experiences, gift certificates, and more. Please complete and return the attached form, along with your item or certificate by Monday, April 7, 2025. All donors will be recognized in our event program. For any questions or more information, contact our Events Team at events@sandiegofoodbank.org. Thank you for your support!

With Gratitude,
Amy Jacobs and Jennifer Anderson
2025 San Diego Food Bank Gala Co-Chairs

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Gala Co-Chairs

Gala Co-Chairs

Amy Jacobs & Jennifer Anderson

Gala Committee

Paul Amberg, Michelle Field, Ellen Gruer, Cindy Hickman, Pamela Hunt, Jeannie Johnson, Sean Kelley, Jim Lennox, Mishelle McClanahan-Shinn, Chalea Pierce, Sara Polczynski, Tim Shinn, Vaughn Vargus

Chef Co-Chairs

Chef Sara Polczynski & Chef Vaughn Vargus

Chefs

Chef Jill Aniban, Chef Evan Cruz, Chef James Foran, Chef Ricardo Heredia, Chef Heather Lang, Chef Adrian Mendoza, Chef Amanda Palomino, Chef Josh Reynolds, Chef Jeff Roberto, Chef Daniel Romero, Chef Dante Romero, Chef Sadie Rose, Chef Jennifer Sanchez & Chef Travis Swikard

Special Offerings by Bread + Cie & Venissimo

Meet the Chefs
Carlo Cecchetto and Marcella Lee

Gala Emcees

Carlo Cecchetto & Marcella Lee

Republic of Music

Live Musical Entertainment

Republic of Music

Thank You to Our 2025 Gala Sponsors

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San Diego Food Bank
9850 Distribution Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121-2320
1-858-527-1419 Local
1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free
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Hours of Operation - Miramar
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
RECEIVING
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

San Diego Food Bank -
North County

3030 Enterprise Court, Suite A,
Vista, CA 92081
1-858-527-1419 Local
1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free

Hours of Operation - North County
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RECEIVING
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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