After a two-year hiatus, Greater Lansing Food Bank welcomed back its 14th annual Empty Plate event at the Huntington Club in Spartan Stadium. Thanks to the generosity of auction donors, sponsors and guests, this year’s Empty Plate raised more than $390,000!
The 6th Annual Founders’ Award was presented at the event to the Camille and Maryalice Abood Family for the extraordinary energy, support, leadership, heart and soul by a family that has anchored Lansing for generations. We are grateful to Christopher Abood, MD, Maureen (Dan) Shaheen, Peggy Abood, Thomas (Amara) Abood, and Richard Abood, MD for taking the helm and continuing the work, compassion and legacy that their parents started more than 40 years ago.
This year’s festivities included:
- 休闲漫步的晚餐和接待
- 以独特物品和体验为特色的拍卖套餐
- 由当地学校儿童手工装饰的纪念性 "空盘"。
- 有机会与朋友和社区领袖进行社交活动
- An opportunity to help make a difference for thousands of mid-Michigan neighbors
Photos by David Trumpie
About Empty Plate
2007年，Mimi Heberlein有一个想法，那就是用一种新的方式来回馈社会。在对各种筹款活动的想法和模式采取行动后，她创建了一个将为我们社区设定标准的活动。由于她的远见卓识，"空盘漫步 "晚宴和拍卖会现在是兰辛市最重要的筹款活动之一。