Friday Feb 03 2012
Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser
By: Photos by Anne Stokes / Special to the Press Tribune
Photo by Anne Stokes
Donors enjoy a "simple meal" and good company at Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner at the Maidu Community Center. Ani Behrouzi, left, Brad Smith, Candi, and Barry Brundage, Placer Food Bank Board Member. Smith, a ceramic arts teacher at Bella Vista High School, has several students who contributed hand-made bowls for the event.
Donors enjoy a "simple meal" and good company at Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner at the Maidu Community Center. Ani Behrouzi, left, Brad Smith, Candi, and Barry Brundage, Placer Food Bank Board Member. Smith, a ceramic arts teacher at Bella Vista High School, has several students who contributed hand-made bowls for the event.
Photo by Anne Stokes
Volunteer Anita Cort de Gonzalez of Roseville, left, serves vice mayor Susan Rohan dinner at the Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner. Gonzalez volunteered with her fellow KeyImpact Sales & Systems employees.
Volunteer Anita Cort de Gonzalez of Roseville, left, serves vice mayor Susan Rohan dinner at the Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner. Gonzalez volunteered with her fellow KeyImpact Sales & Systems employees.
Photo by Anne Stokes
Bryan Campbell, left, and Tracey Stanga, both with event sponsor Wells Fargo, enjoy a "simple meal" of pasta at the Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner.
Bryan Campbell, left, and Tracey Stanga, both with event sponsor Wells Fargo, enjoy a "simple meal" of pasta at the Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner.
Photo by Anne Stokes
Dave Martinez, Executive Director of the Placer Food Bank, thanks donors for their continued support at the "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner. "Hunger knows no boundaries," he explained.
Dave Martinez, Executive Director of the Placer Food Bank, thanks donors for their continued support at the "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner. "Hunger knows no boundaries," he explained.
Photo by Anne Stokes
Roseville mayor Pauline Roccucci speaks to donors at Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner held at the Maidu Community Center. Roccucci emphasized the importance of such services for Placer County residents in need.
Roseville mayor Pauline Roccucci speaks to donors at Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner held at the Maidu Community Center. Roccucci emphasized the importance of such services for Placer County residents in need.
Photo by Anne Stokes]
Ryan Kwong, 11, of Roseville, serves salad at Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner. Kwong volunteered his time with fellow Buljan Middle School students.
Ryan Kwong, 11, of Roseville, serves salad at Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner. Kwong volunteered his time with fellow Buljan Middle School students.
Photo by Anne Stokes
Courtney McVey, left, and Jenn Yost, both with event sponsor Wells Fargo, pick out their hand-made bowls at the Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner held at the Maidu Community Center. Several local schools and organizations contributed art, including Sierra College, Roseville High School, Bella Vista High School, Placer ARC, OLAS art students, Auburn art students, and Sun City Roseville art students.
Courtney McVey, left, and Jenn Yost, both with event sponsor Wells Fargo, pick out their hand-made bowls at the Placer Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner held at the Maidu Community Center. Several local schools and organizations contributed art, including Sierra College, Roseville High School, Bella Vista High School, Placer ARC, OLAS art students, Auburn art students, and Sun City Roseville art students.
Photo by Anne Stokes
Guy and Sheryl Deboo of Auburn bid on raffle items to benefit the Placer Food Bank at their "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner in Roseville.
Guy and Sheryl Deboo of Auburn bid on raffle items to benefit the Placer Food Bank at their "Empty Bowls" fundraiser dinner in Roseville.