“FIVE STAR NIGHT” BENEFITS ALAMEDA COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS

“FIVE STAR NIGHT” BENEFITS ALAMEDA COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS

Annual Celebrity Chef Fundraiser Hosted by Narsai David Set for April 23rd
Ensures More Homebound Seniors Receive Meals Daily

Five Star Night, the twenty-third annual fundraiser for Alameda County Meals on Wheels, will take place on Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension in Oakland.

This spectacular event raises funds and awareness for Alameda County’s six Meals on Wheels Programs. It features a champagne and fine wine reception, silent and live auctions, gala dinner, and entertainment. The four course dinner (including sumptuous desserts), under the guidance of Narsai David and Ellen Tussman, will be created by 15 of the Bay Area’s finest chefs, all of whom donate their time and services to help reach this year’s fundraising goal of $150,000.

Made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, donors, bidders, chefs, guests, and volunteers. Funds raised at Five Star Night are immediately distributed to Meals on Wheels programs throughout Alameda County, providing freshly prepared meals for thousands of homebound and disabled seniors.

What: 23rd Annual Five Star Night, auction and gala dinner fundraiser, provides 25,000 warm, nutritious meals for homebound seniors throughout Alameda County

When: Friday evening, April 23rd 6:00 PM Silent Auction and Hors d’oeuvres7:30 PM Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment

Where: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland

Hosts: Narsai David, host and auctioneer Steve Bitker, special guest

Participating Restaurants: Bakesale Betty, Bay Wolf, Bocanova, Citron, Garibaldi’s/Marzano, Grace Street Catering, La Farine, Lalime’s, Lyla’s Chocolates, Market Hall Bakery, Mua, Adessa/Dopo, Pican, and Picante

Cost: $250.00 per person; Sponsorships available

Contact: For tickets, more information about the event, sponsor and donation opportunities call510.577.3580 and visit www.feedingseniors.org

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Established in 1987, Alameda County Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit 501(c)3, is a consortium of the six Meals on Wheels programs in the county. As many other urban programs increasingly rely on bi-weekly, frozen food delivery, Alameda County Meals on Wheels remains committed to providing warm meals and friendly visits daily. In fiscal year 2008-2009, nearly 600,000 warm nutritious meals were delivered to seniors in Alameda County, about 2,200 every weekday.