Thank you for helping us Feed the Hungry!
Hundreds of Interfaith’s amazing supporters gathered on December 8 to “Party with a Purpose” at our 26th annual Feed the Hungry Gala.
Held at Granite Links Golf Club, the event raised more than $395,000 to support Interfaith’s programs. Thank you to all who attended and donated!
We are overjoyed with the outpouring of support of our Feed the Hungry Gala! Accounting for a significant percentage of Interfaith’s annual budget, the Gala is instrumental in allowing us to carry out our mission. Our food pantry distributes more than 107,000 bags of food and personal care items each year and its seasonal programs provide local families in need with Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving meal packages, school backpacks and more. This season we distributed holiday gifts to close to 900 children. The generous support given through our annual Gala enables us to keep up with the increased number of families coming to our doors in need of food, mental health counseling and homelessness prevention assistance.
Getting Ready
The planning for this event started nearly a year ago, securing corporate sponsorships and organizing the auction and games. A special thank you to this year’s lead sponsors: Presenter Sponsors Arbella Insurance Foundation and Summit Energy, Champion Sponsor Walmart and our Hero Sponsors Colonial Federal Savings Bank, Emergent BioSolutions, The Heritage Companies, Plymouth Quarries, Quincy Mutual Group and Signet Electronic Systems. We are also incredibly grateful for our “Friends of the Feed the Hungry Gala” sponsors. Your support means the world to us!
Our morning kicked off bright and early! Our fantastic volunteers from Arbella Insurance spent the day hauling supplies to the venue, setting up signage and games, and creating a magical holiday atmosphere at Granite Links Golf Club.
Tamie from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts designed and built an amazing apple tree and produce display in the Granite Links foyer.
Blue Cross donated all the produce in the display and the fresh food was taken back to Interfaith’s food pantry after the event to be distributed to our clients.
THANK YOU BCBSMA!
Food & Drink
After checking in, guests were greeted with a festive “Winter Wonderland” welcome cocktail from Liberty Tavern. Attendees enjoyed delicious hand-rolled sushi from our friends at JP Fuji and oysters on the half shell from Ocean Seafood International while browsing our silent auction table.
This year’s auction showcased spectacular packages including getaways, sports tickets and more. Thank you so much to the hundreds of companies that donated auction items and gift certificates!
In the ballroom, guests were able to sample savory dishes and sweet treats from local restaurants Abby Park & Novara, Alma Nove, Granite Links, Liberty Tavern, Local 02045, Miam Miam, Pearl & Lime, The Range, and Weathervane.
Representatives from Article XV Brewing Co, Barrel House Z, Vitamin Sea Brewing and Widowmaker Brewing served up their craft bees, and Bin Ends poured wine tastings for the crowd.
Entertainment
Fun games, including Putt-Putt, the Giving Tree (where guests could purchase gifts for a local children), Plinko, and the popular Snow Ball Toss game, added to the jovial atmosphere, where prizes valued at up to $500 were up for grabs! Guests also enjoyed live entertainment by the Belted Galloways. The evening ended with our signature Heads & Tails game, AKA Blinky Light Game, featuring a $500 prize!
Guests received a sweet dessert donated by Purefections before heading out for the night.
The Cause
The evening’s program included a moving video that featured one of Interfaith’s clients. While the statistics of the number of people we serve sure are astonishing, you can truly grasp the impact that Interfaith has by listening to our clients tell their stories firsthand. Melody bravely shared her story of what brought her to our food pantry.
This past year, Interfaith served thousands of local households in need. Your support makes it possible to help our neighbors in need, like Melody. Because of you we can:
- provide food to thousands of local residents every year
- offer mental health counseling to families and individuals who in many cases have nowhere else to turn for help
- prevent homelessness for hundreds of families every year
More Photos
Want to see more photos from the event?
Check out our album on Facebook. Were you spotted by our talented photographer, Matt Teuten Photography?
There are also photos from our Gala Photo Booth.
Be sure to Save the Date for our 27th annual Feed the Hungry Gala on December 6, 2024!
