2025
Annual Events
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fostering health and healing with food and compassion.
For over 35 years, Food For Thought has provided life-sustaining groceries, meals, and loving support to people living with serious medical conditions who are at risk of malnutrition in Sonoma County.
Event sponsorship helps us provide over 325,000 medically tailored meals to Sonoma County residents annually. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our neighbors who need it most.
Your Annual Events Sponsorship Supports:
June 8, 2025—Our signature gala raising vital funds to support Food For Thought’s clients and nutrition programs. Supporters join us for an elegant evening at Vine Hill House in Sebastopol, enjoying Sonoma County wine, gourmet food, and local entertainment while bidding on exciting auction packages for a good cause.
December 4, 2025—Sonoma County’s largest dine-and-donate event involving dozens of restaurants, over one hundred volunteers, and thousands of community members coming together for this epic one-day event. A robust marketing campaign makes this our most wide-reaching community event.
In 2024, these events raised over $430,000 for Food For Thought.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Title
Sponsor
$50,000
Provides 17,750 meals
• Name integration into event title for Our Long Table
• Premium logo placement in event marketing for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Name credited in all print, digital, and radio ads
• Name credited in all event press releases
• Logo on Food For Thought event website for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Linked logo for on Food For Thought website
• Logo included in The DISH quarterly newsletter mailings and monthly e-newsletters
• One featured article in The DISH newsletter
• Full-page ad in Our Long Table printed event program
• 4 dedicated social media posts
• 8 tickets for Our Long Table as reserved table
Platinum Pepper
Sponsor
$25,000
Provides 8,875 meals
• Prominent logo placement in event marketing for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Logo in one print or digital ad per event
• Name credited in all event press releases
• Logo on Food For Thought event website for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Linked logo for on Food For Thought website
• Logo included in The DISH quarterly newsletter mailings and monthly e-newsletters
• One featured article in The DISH newsletter
• Full-page ad in Our Long Table printed event program
• 2 dedicated social media posts
• 6 tickets for Our Long Table
Gold Carrot
Sponsor
$15,000
Provides 5,325 meals
• Prominent logo placement in event marketing for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Logo in one print or digital ad per event
• Name credited in one event press release
• Logo on Food For Thought event website for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Linked logo for on Food For Thought website
• Logo included in The DISH quarterly newsletter mailings and monthly e-newsletters
• Full-page ad in Our Long Table printed event program
• 2 social media mentions
• 4 tickets for Our Long Table
Silver Mushroom
Sponsor
$10,000
Provides 3,550 meals
• Logo placement in event marketing for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Name in one print or digital ad per event
• Logo on Food For Thought event website for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Linked logo for on Food For Thought website
• Half-page ad in printed Our Long Table event program
• 2 social media mentions
• 2 tickets for Our Long Table
Bronze Tomato
Sponsor
$5,000
Provides 1,750 meals
• Logo placement in event marketing for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Logo on Food For Thought event website for Our Long Table and Dining Out For Life
• Linked logo for on Food For Thought website
• 2 tickets for Our Long Table
Partner with Food For Thought in 2025
For decades FFT has played an incredibly important role in our community, literally nourishing those in need at critical moments in their lives. As a volunteer over the last 10 years, I’ve seen first-hand how this dynamic non-profit continues to adapt and grow to serve in a way that makes a profound difference to our neighbors facing serious medical challenges. We’re so proud that by sponsoring FFT, we can help support our beautiful community!
~ Karen & Andy Smith, DuMOL Winery
For questions or personal assistance, please contact:
Michelle Gleed
Events Manager
(707) 887-1647 ext. 122
MichelleG@FFTfoodbank.org
Other ways to give
In-Kind Donations
Donations of goods and services are used in auctions, raffles, drawings, and other fundraising efforts in support of Food For Thought programs year-round. In-kind donations are acknowledged in event materials and FFT’s website. To donate, please contact events@FFTffoodbank.org.
Community Events
Sponsor Food For Thought’s participation in community events, such as fairs, Pride, and more. Community event sponsor logos are displayed on FFT’s event materials and website. Pricing and benefits vary with each event. For details, please contact events@FFTffoodbank.org.
Volunteer
Increase your group’s impact by volunteering in the food bank or garden, delivering groceries, adopting a food drive, or working with us on a special project. Plan a single day or recurring shift. Get started today by emailing volunteer@FFTfoodbank.org.