Feed the Hungry Gala Raises $450,000

More than 300 of Interfaith’s supporters gathered to “party with a purpose” at the recent Feed the Hungry Gala. Held Dec. 6 at Granite Links, the event raised more than $450,000 for our emergency food, mental health and homelessness prevention programs. Fundraising at the annual Gala accounts for a significant percentage of our annual budget.

Guests of the Feed the Hungry Gala raised their paddles during the fundraising program at Interfaith Social Services’ signature event on Dec. 6 at Granite Links. Generous individuals and businesses raised $450,000 for Interfaith’s emergency food, mental health and homelessness prevention programs at the event. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography
Guests of the Feed the Hungry Gala raised their paddles during the fundraising program at Interfaith Social Services’ signature event on Dec. 6 at Granite Links. Generous individuals and businesses raised $450,000 for Interfaith’s emergency food, mental health and homelessness prevention programs at the event. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography

“Without a doubt Interfaith’s programs have never been needed more than right now,” said our Executive Director Rick Doane.

Doane said the organization has seen a 100% increase in the number of households served by their food pantry in the last four years.

“If you drive by our building on any given morning, you will see hundreds of people lining up to get groceries,” Doane said. “They don’t want to be there, but they have no choice. Faced with a lack of affordable housing, they are having to make choices between paying rent and buying groceries. The lines of clients are a visible representation of how expensive it is to live in our state.”

Interfaith’s homelessness prevention program also saw a 70% increase this year in outreach from South Shore residents facing eviction or the loss of a basic utility.

“It was incredible to witness such an incredible display of generosity at this year’s Gala,” Doane said. “The community showed up in force to donate and sustain Interfaith’s programs.”

Feed the Hungry Gala guests enjoyed an evening of food and beverage samples, games, a silent auction and live music. Restaurants attending included Abby Park, Alma Nove, Granite Links, JP Fuji Group, Liberty Tavern, Niveaux Patisserie, Novara, Ocean Seafood International, Pearl & Lime, Sweet Lizzy P Bake Shop, Uno Mas and Victory Point. Beverage samples were provided by Castle Island Brewing, Untold Brewing and Bin Ends Wine. Purefections Chocolates provided an Interfaith branded chocolate-covered Oreo for guests to take home.

Castle Island Brewing offered up samples of several of their beers at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala at Granite Links. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography
Castle Island Brewing offered up samples of several of their beers at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala at Granite Links. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography

 

Chel Paul Wahlberg of Hingham’s Alma Nove restaurant served up sample plates of braised pork with cheesy polenta for guests at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala. Attendees sampled food and beverages from more than a dozen local restaurants and breweries at the organization’s annual fundraising event. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography
Chef Paul Wahlberg of Hingham’s Alma Nove restaurant served up sample plates of braised pork with cheesy polenta for guests at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala. Attendees sampled food and beverages from more than a dozen local restaurants and breweries at the organization’s annual fundraising event. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography

 Attendees played carnival-style games as they attempted to win an assortment of prizes donated by generous local businesses. Guests were excited to challenge their friends or family members to a new “minute to win it” game called Solo Cup Stack and to try to win a Dunkin’ gift card in a new Dunkin’ Carvalho Group sponsored game.

Interfaith volunteers Paula Cole, left, of Quincy, and James Madej, center, of Middleboro, ran the new Solo Cup Challenge game at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala. Interfaith board member Peter Lung, right, of Quincy, tried his hand at stacking and unstacking the cups in under one minute as he attempted to win a prize. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography
Interfaith volunteers Paula Cole, left, of Quincy, and James Madej, center, of Middleboro, ran the new Solo Cup Challenge game at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala. Interfaith board member Peter Lung, right, of Quincy, tried his hand at stacking and unstacking the cups in under one minute as he attempted to win a prize. Credit – Matt Teuten Photography

 

Nadine Steffan, left, of Quincy, reacts to selecting a winning duck at the Carvalho Group Dunkin for Ducks game at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala at Granite Links. Gala guests had the opportunity to play games and win prizes at the annual fundraising event. Alex Steffan, center, and Interfaith volunteer Gayle Davidson, right, both of Quincy, looked on. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography
Nadine Steffan, left, of Quincy, reacts to selecting a winning duck at the Carvalho Group Dunkin for Ducks game at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala at Granite Links. Gala guests had the opportunity to play games and win prizes at the annual fundraising event. Alex Steffan, center, and Interfaith volunteer Gayle Davidson, right, both of Quincy, looked on. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography

All of Interfaith’s supporters were welcome to participate in the online silent auction, which offered packages including a Maine skiing vacation, a basketball signed by the Celtics, a Cape Cod glassblowing experience, Boston sports tickets and overnights at several Boston hotels. The South Shore’s Belted Galloways provided live music for the event.

The silent auction at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala featured Boston sports tickets, a Maine vacation, a team-autographed Bruins jersey, a Cape Cod glassblowing experience, hotel stays and much more. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography
The silent auction at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala featured Boston sports tickets, a Maine vacation, a team-autographed Bruins jersey, a Cape Cod glassblowing experience, hotel stays and much more. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography

The Feed the Hungry Gala is sponsored by many generous individuals and businesses, including Presenter Level Sponsor Arbella Insurance Foundation, Champion Level Sponsor Walmart, and Hero Level Sponsors The Heritage Companies, Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, Plymouth Quarries, Quincy Mutual Group, and Summit Energy.

Save the date now for our 2025 Feed the Hungry Gala, to be held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Granite Links.

Katelyn Asack, of Randolph, places an ornament on the Giving Tree at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala. Participants in the Giving Tree Game purchase an ornament in hopes their selection is marked to win a prize. Each ornament purchased buys holiday gifts for children in need served by Interfaith’s food pantry. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography
Katelyn Asack, of Randolph, places an ornament on the Giving Tree at Interfaith Social Services’ Dec. 6 Feed the Hungry Gala. Participants in the Giving Tree Game purchase an ornament in hopes their selection is marked to win a prize. Each ornament purchased buys holiday gifts for children in need served by Interfaith’s food pantry. Credit –Matt Teuten Photography

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