Registration is now closed. Walk-ins can pay at the door but we cannot guarantee seating with confirmed guests.
When
Tuesday November 17, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM EST
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6:00 - 7:00pm Social Hour
7:00 - 9:30pm Dinner and Award Ceremony
*Silent Auction throughout the evening with fabulous items and crowd pleasers.
Sponsorships and Ads
To fully support this program, please consider becoming a sponsor, or placing an ad of congratulations or support in our Dinner Program. Descriptions appear to the right, and the "Register Now!" form will allow you to sign up for whatever interests you. Be a SPONSOR and see your LOGO HERE!
18th Annual HELP Dinner & Silent Auction
Join us to celebrate 30 years of fighting hunger! Our annual event of great food and fellowship is an evening to celebrate service, raise awareness, and honor those who make our work possible. Please join us in saying thank you!
This year we are pleased to honor:
BNP Paribas in partnership with Jersey Cares with the President's Award.
This award is bestowed upon a group that prioritizes its support of CUMAC and makes a significant contribution to our work.
Wendy Whiteside of Vincent UMC with the Banfield-Coxe Award.
This award is given to individuals who went above and beyond (often behind the scenes) to support CUMAC's work.
A Driven Young Person with the Don Brown Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is given to a deserving young person who desires to make a positive difference in the world through service.
A Deserving Staff Member with the Bessie Simes Award.
This award goes to an outstanding staff member and, in keeping with tradition, will be announced the evening of the event.
SPONSORSHIPS AND ADS
Want to feed the most people? This is the best way you can support the HELP Dinner and CUMAC's efforts to feed people and change lives...
We have a variety of sponsorships available, including custom options like renaming to reflect your company brand. Want to congratulate an honoree on their Award? Take out an ad and help us say thank you for their service!
Bountiful Feast Sponsor ($2,000) Your gift will help keep 1 chronically homeless adult in supportive housing in Place of Promise, and you will receive:
- Prominent signage at event
- Full-color, full-page ad on back cover of Program*
- Prominent recognition on our website for 1 year, with link to your website
- Inclusion in 2 email blasts (one prior to event, one after) to our 2,200 supporters across northern NJ
- Most frequent inclusion in event PowerPoint
- Highlighted mention in all event press releases
- Ten tickets (full table) to the event
Chef’s Selection Sponsor ($1,000) Your gift will keep our fridges—packed with meats and veggies—running for a week, and you will receive:
- Full-color, full-page ad on inside cover of Program*
- Recognition on our website for year, with link to your website
- Inclusion in 2 email blasts
- Frequent inclusion in event PowerPoint
- Mention in event press releases
- Six tickets to the event
Healthy Meal Sponsor ($600) Your gift will keep our warehouse ready to provide vital disaster relief services, and you will receive:
- Full-color, full-page ad in Dinner Program
- Recognition on our website for year, with link to your site
- Inclusion in 2 email blasts
- Appropriate inclusion in event PowerPoint
- Four tickets to the event
Soup D’Jour Sponsor ($350) Your gift will feed a family of four for over a month, and you will receive:
- Full-color, full-page ad in Dinner Program
- Recognition on our website for year, with link to your site
- Inclusion in 2 email blasts
- Appropriate inclusion in event PowerPoint
- Two tickets to the event
Build Your Own Burger (varied)
- Fully customizable sponsorships available, contact Leigh Ross (events@cumacecho.org)
DINNER PROGRAM ADS Every dollar helps to provide critical community programs!
Full-Page (5.5” x 8.5”)………………………………….$200
Half-Page (5.5” x 4.25”)…………………………….….$150
Quarter-Page (2.75” x 4.25”)…………………….…......$75
Boosters (per name)………………………………….….$10
*Cover ads filled on first come first serve basis.
*All Sponsors are welcome to display materials or conduct a giveaway at the event. Please contact Leigh at events@cumacecho.org to arrange.
Sponsorships and ads must be submitted by Friday, October 23, 2015. Ad copy, logos, images or photos can be emailed to Leigh at events@cumachecho.org. Please feel free to share sponsorship and ad information with colleagues or local businesses which may also be interested in supporting CUMAC’s work.