San Diego Food Bank Gala

Thank You for Joining Us at the 14th Annual
San Diego Food Bank Gala

Save the date for next year's gala!
Saturday, May 1, 2027
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank Warehouse

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

A group of four people holding up their drinks in the VIP section.
Two people looking at the silent auction items.
Attendees of the Gala.
Chefs in front of their creations.
Two attendees holding up their paddles.
A group of people dancing on the dance floor.
Amy Jacobs & Jennifer Anderson

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 Omar Armas, Chef Evan Cruz, Chef James Foran, Chef Therese Goldman, Chef Ricardo Heredia, Chef Heather Lang, Chef Accursio Lota, Chef Amanda Palomino, Chef Josh Reynolds, Chef Jeff Roberto, Chef Sadie Rose, Chef Jennifer Sanchez & Chef Edna Thygerson

Special Offerings by Bread + Cie & Venissimo

A group of chefs at the Gala.
Carlo Cechhetto and Marcella Lee headshots.

Gala Emcees

Carlo Cecchetto & Marcella Lee

Republic of Music band.

Live Musical Entertainment

Republic of Music

Thank You to Our 2026 Gala Sponsors

2026 Gala Sponsors
Attendees, tables, and students on the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.