Please Join Us!
13th Annual San Diego Food Bank Gala
Co-Chairs: Amy Jacobs & Jennifer Anderson
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 San Diego Food Bank Gala, a night to remember! Join us on Saturday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m. for an unforgettable evening hosted at the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s Miramar location.
This elegant outdoor event will feature an exclusive VIP Reception, live musical entertainment, a curated selection of silent and live auction items, and specialty hors d’oeuvres made by some of San Diego’s top Chefs!
Your participation supports the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s vital hunger-relief programs for San Diego youth including the Food 4 Kids Backpack program! Together, we will continue to fight hunger and feed hope for those in need throughout our community.
Contact Julie Moore at jmoore@sandiegofoodbank.org to reserve your sponsorship, or contact our Events team at events@sandiegofoodbank.org to reserve your table today!
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Check out all the fun we had at last year's gala!
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.
Sponsors, Tables & Individual Tickets
Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
Click the button below to learn more.
To purchase individual tickets and tables please contact Brooke Evans, BEvans@sandiegofoodbank.org, or call (858)-863-5113.
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
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
Gala Emcees
Carlo Cecchetto & Marcella Lee
Live Musical Entertainment
Republic of Music
Thank You to Our 2025 Gala Sponsors
