Mother Hubbard's Cupboard http://mhcfoodpantry.org Thu, 17 May 2012 14:49:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Join us for our 2nd annual Garden Gala! http://mhcfoodpantry.org/2012/05/join-us-for-our-2nd-annual-garden-gala/ http://mhcfoodpantry.org/2012/05/join-us-for-our-2nd-annual-garden-gala/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 19:36:21 +0000 amanda http://mhcfoodpantry.org/?p=720 Read more]]> Imagine yourself on a summer evening in a beautiful garden surrounded by friends, dancing to live music, and enjoying delicious appetizers and desserts from Bloomington’s top restaurants.

On Saturday, June 30, you can make this dream a reality and help support Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard’s Garden and Nutrition Programs!

The Hub will host our 2nd Annual Garden Gala on the lawn of the Banneker Community Center, situated next to one of our beautiful gardens, starting at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s Garden Gala will feature:

Music from Bloomington’s own The Vallures

Sweet and savory offerings from local restaurants, including

Blu Boy, The Bloomington Cooking School, Bloomingfoods, Trojan Horse, Upland Brewing Company, The Owlery, Angel B’s and more.

Silent auction featuring patron and volunteer art and themed baskets from local businesses

Event Details

When: Saturday June 30th 2012   - 7:30 pm

Where: Banneker Community Center Garden  -  930 West 7th street

How:  Tickets are $25 until May 31st and are available for secure online purchase through paypal below, or by calling 812 -339-5887 or emailing marybeth@mhcfoodpantry.org

Tickets purchased in advance, online or by mail will be available for pickup at the event.

On June 1st tickets will be $30 and available at all Bloomingfoods locations and on MHC’s website.

 

Event Sponsors

Harvest Providers

Bloomingfoods                  Curry Auto Center

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]]> http://mhcfoodpantry.org/2011/12/feature-area-3/feed/ 0 Join MHC in Homeward Bound 2012 http://mhcfoodpantry.org/2011/09/headline-for-news-item-or-event-number-2/ http://mhcfoodpantry.org/2011/09/headline-for-news-item-or-event-number-2/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:31:39 +0000 MHC Admin http://new.mhcfoodpantry.org/?p=120 Read more]]> Help Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard make the 2012 Homeward Bound walk the most successful ever! Consider forming a team in your workplace, place of worship or community group.
Homeward Bound is a 5k walk to fight hunger and homelessness in Bloomington. This annual spring event raises money through donations from people, to support agencies doing hard work on the front lines.  Every year Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard benefits from hundreds of people coming together to walk for a reason.  We are looking for people to from teams and help raise money for the walk!

How to get involved:

1) Join our “Hub Family” team or create your own team on Homeward Bound’s website and designate Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard as the benefiting agency.
2) Donate to the Hub Family here. Ask family, friends, and colleagues to make a financial donation supporting your walk. If you would like assistance in raising support, emaill Mary Beth Wendelin, Director of Development, marybeth@mhcfoodpantry.org or call 812-339-5887.
3) Walk for MHC on April 15, 2012!

 

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Nutrition Volunteers share salad dressing ideas  with patrons at the food pantry
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