Thank you for making this event a huge success!
Wednesday, May 28,2025
The day held a conversation with Chef Tyler Florence, an alfresco lunch and curated shopping experience hosted by the Summit League in support of our primary recipient, Loaves & Fishes.
ABOUT LOAVES & FISHES
Over their forty year history, Loaves & Fishes has grown from providing over 10,000 meals annually to now serving almost two million meals to our neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity every day. But even with the thousands of meals Loaves & Fishes is able to provide, more families, children and seniors are becoming hungry on a daily basis. Funding raised at the luncheon will go a long way toward ending this crisis of food insecurity as well as providing an essential resource for local emergencies.
Chef Tyler Florence with Event Chairs Pam Blackwell and Peggy Koen
FEATURED SPEAKER: TYLER FLORENCE
Tyler Florence is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author known for his innovative approach to American cuisine. A host of numerous Food Network shows and author of 17 cookbooks, he is also a passionate advocate for community support. Tyler is the owner of the renowned Miller & Lux restaurant in San Francisco and the beloved Wayfare Tavern. In 2017, he mobilized resources to provide thousands of meals to first responders and displaced residents during the Northern California wildfires. During the 2018 Camp Fire, he teamed up with fellow chefs Guy Fieri and José Andrés to prepare 15,000 meals for the affected community. Most recently, he teamed up with fellow chefs and organizations to serve thousands of meals for the horrific wildfires in the Los Angeles area. His ability to use his culinary expertise to serve communities in crisis is a perfect fit for Summit League’s mission, and we are honored to have him join us this year.
Thank you to this year’s event sponsors!
Philanthropic Partner
Donors $25,000 or Greater
Gretchen and Matthew DiNapoli
Elizabeth and David Ferrari
Barbara and Paul Gentzkow Family
Peggy and Phil Koen
Claranne and Tim Long
Sally Lucas
Nanda Family Foundation
Wilkes Bashford
Patron
Donors $15,000 or Greater
Chris and Steve Gomo
Cindy and David Lazares
Joey and Jim Vaudagna
Benefactor
Donors $10,000 or Greater
Pam and Chris Blackwell
Kristen Del Biaggio Heffernan
Patricia Ernstrom and Marshall Anstandig
Debi Justice
Kirkorian Family Foundation
Carol Krebs
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Gretchen and Jim Mair
Marianna and Wil Samson
Molly Swenson
Advocate
Donors $5,000 or GreaterCheryl and Jim Bailey
Michelle and Michael Barsanti
Shelly and Dan Barsanti
Lisa and Todd Beatty
Julia and Bruce Black
Mary and Angelo Danna
Shari Flick
Jacquie and Dr. Paul Goddard
Karrie and Phil Grasser
Mary S. Gullixson Fund
Ginny and Rich Haughey
Jackie and Larry Hester
Jody and Rick Knauf
Advocate (cont.)
Donors $5,000 or Greater
Dana and Brad Krouskup
Kris and Scott Lamson
Karen and Ronald Lott
Katey and Bryan McCollam
Becky and Martin Menne
Jill and George Montanari
One Workplace
Diana Pascuzzi
Julie and Mark Robson
Linda and Bill Snider
Danny Swanson
Virginia and Jim Whims
Paff and JB Wood
Contributor
Donors $2,500 or Greater
Jo and Barry Ariko
Ann Beverly and Lisa Marselli
Cathy and Jeff Black
Barbara and Charles Bocks
Virginia and Mike Bowman
Judy and John Brady
Carol Burnett
Cheryl and John Colman
Christine and John Davis
DiNapoli Specialty Foods
Farrington Historical Foundation
Ruth and Michael Fletcher
Anne Griffin and Sherril Kenny
Michelle and Jim Hoover
Joy Craft Foundation
Jennifer and Greg MacDonell
Sue L. Merigan
Tricia and David Niederauer
Helen Marchese Owen
ProSweep Community Engagement Fund
Julie Rinehart
Debbie and Ken Rodrigues
Ida Wool
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