They will be hosting its Viva South Jersey Gala on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia.
Set Sail with the Food Bank of South Jersey aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia for its Viva South Jersey Gala on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. This year’s gala theme is “A Havana Nights Dinner Cruise.”
This festive evening will feature lively casino games, silent and live auctions, delicious cuisine, cocktails and much more. Professional salsa dancers from the Rumberitos Dance Company with World Champion Latin dancer, Jose Maldonado, will dazzle guests with a live performance and salsa dancing lesson. All event proceeds benefit families in South Jersey who don’t have regular access to healthy, affordable food.
“Each year we are proud to present this amazing event and watch how it has grown to be bigger and better,” said Lavinia Awosanya, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Food Bank of South Jersey. “Thanks to the amazing support we receive from our sponsors, we’re able to continue our mission and help the more than 200,000 food-insecure residents of South Jersey.”
At the gala, Jefferson Health will be presented with the highly coveted Champion Against Hunger award, for its steadfast commitment to fighting hunger in South Jersey.
This year’s Viva South Jersey Gala sponsors include Lourdes Health System, Subaru of America, Rick Cureton, The Barclay Group, Skippack Energy, Lipman Produce, Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation, CSAA Insurance Group, Philadelphia Insurance Companies and NJM Insurance Group. Tickets for the event can be purchased at foodbanksj.org/
