A TASTE OF HOPE 2026

A TASTE OF HOPE

It Takes a Community


Thank you for making A Taste of Hope such a special afternoon! Together, we celebrated the power of food to nourish our community and protect our planet.

We're incredibly grateful to our sponsors, donors, guests, volunteers, and everyone who helped bring this event to life. Your generosity makes ExtraFood's work possible. It truly takes a community to fight hunger and prevent food waste, and we're so glad you're part of ours.

Relive A Taste of Hope

From the creative menu to the inspiring speakers and the wonderful people who joined us, revisit the highlights of this special afternoon celebrating food, community, and hope.

A Taste of Hope: A Menu with a Mission

Discover the creative dishes from Chef David Murphy and Kayla Abe of Shuggie's, where delicious food and reducing food waste go hand in hand.

Read the Food Recap

The Voices and Music Behind A Taste of Hope

Meet the speakers, volunteers, and musicians who made the afternoon memorable and shared the impact of ExtraFood's mission.

Read the Event Highlights

The Heart of A Taste of Hope: Our Community

Celebrating the people who made A Taste of Hope unforgettable.

Meet Our Community

Creativity with a Purpose

Rescued Ingredients. Extraordinary Food.


The food stole the show! Former Top Chef contestant David Murphy and Kayle Abe of Shuggie's transformed rescued ingredients into an unforgettable dining experience.

Every dish showcased what's possible when culinary creativity meets food rescue, reminding us that perfectly good food belongs on our plates, not in landfills.

The Impact Continues

Help Us Feed More. Waste Less.

A Taste of Hope may be over, but the need continues. Your donation helps ExtraFood rescue surplus food and deliver it to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity throughout the Bay Area.

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