A Taste of Hope is more than a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of the progress we’ve achieved together and an essential opportunity to fuel ExtraFood’s mission for the year ahead. The event will feature:

• Delicious Food and Beverages
• Live Music
• Online Auction with exclusive items and experiences.
• Inspiring Stories from the community members we serve.
• Free admission

We are excited to welcome Chef Curtis Aikens Sr. as our keynote speaker.
Curtis, a native of Georgia and a Marin local since the 1980s, is a nationally recognized produce expert, author, and longtime Food Network personality. His love of fruits and vegetables began in his grandfather’s garden and grew into a career that’s spanned grocery markets, restaurants, film, and television. Curtis launched his own produce company, Aikens Family Produce, and has advised clients ranging from the Plaza Hotel to the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament. On Food Network, he has hosted programs including Pick of the Day, From My Garden, Meals Without Meat, and Food in a Flash.

• Learn more about Share the Bounty and how you can become a gleaning volunteer or donate your surplus backyard produce.
• Enjoy delicious food from China Live, Bake Change, Mollie Stone's and more plus a special soup from our own Chef Heidi Krahling
• Celebrate our recipient partners including Gilead House
• Our silent auction will go live on Sunday, October 12th, bid on a 2 hour sailing trip or an item signed by legendary musician, Carlos Santana.

Donate: If you can’t attend but would still like to contribute, please consider making a donation. Every contribution, big or small, enables us to deliver nutritious food to people in need, reduce food loss, and create a healthier, more sustainable community.

Become a Sponsor: Check out our sponsorship program and email Sam Wong, our Development Director to learn more about our sponsorship packages and how your support can help us reach our fundraising goals.

With your help ExtraFood will provide over 4M meals in 2025 for people experiencing food insecurity!

Thank you for your continued support of ExtraFood. More details will be announced soon and we hope to see you at our fundraiser!