From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
In Summary:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host its 5th annual Ultimate Garden Party on May 16, raising funds to provide more than one million meals to residents facing hunger. The event will feature live entertainment, auctions, dining, and interactive experiences, with tickets starting at $150. Proceeds will support the organization’s extensive hunger relief network serving seven Central Florida counties.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently opened ticket sales for its 5th annual Ultimate Garden Party, presented by the Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation, on Saturday, May 16, at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
The signature spring fundraiser invites guests to join Second Harvest in raising funds to provide more than a million meals for Central Florida kids, families, and seniors facing hunger. The whimsical afternoon features live music and entertainment, silent and live auctions, craft cocktails and a plated sit-down meal, casino-style games, and a curated Trunk Show featuring local vendors.
Related: Hunger is rising in Central Florida, and food banks can’t fight it alone.
“Our annual Ultimate Garden Party is a joyful way for the community to come together for a cause that truly matters,” said Derrick Chubbs, President and CEO at Second Harvest. “Here in Central Florida, one in seven people – and one in six children – are at risk of experiencing hunger, and every ticket purchased for this event helps provide nutritious meals that help our neighbors thrive.”
WESH 2 News returns as the media partner and will be joined by leading sponsors CoreGiving, Brevard Endodontics, and CHEP.
General admission tickets are $150, with VIP tickets available for $250. VIP guests receive complimentary valet parking, preferred seating, and an exclusive swag bag. For an additional $75 donation, attendees can enter to win “The Full Bloom” – the event’s ultimate prize package featuring entertainment, experiences, accessories, and more.
Proceeds from the Ultimate Garden Party provide financial support for Second Harvest Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts across seven Central Florida counties, including Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia.
To join Second Harvest in its fight by attending the 5th annual Ultimate Garden Party, visit UltimateGardenParty.com.
Key Points:
- The Ultimate Garden Party will take place on May 16 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
- The fundraiser aims to provide more than one million meals for Central Florida children, families, and seniors.
- Guests can enjoy live music, auctions, craft cocktails, a plated meal, casino-style games, and a vendor Trunk Show.
- General admission tickets are $150, while VIP tickets ($250) include valet parking, preferred seating, and a swag bag.
- Proceeds support Second Harvest Food Bank’s network of more than 800 feeding partners across seven counties.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America, the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 800 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. With the help of food and financial donors, volunteers, and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes 330,000 meals every day across a seven-county service area that includes Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia. Feeding neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and helping our neighbors thrive. With support from the Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, and health to families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit https://FeedHopeNow.org.
