8555 West 57th Avenue 303-424-6685 Arvada, CO 80002 cotable.org

Dear Business Owner and Friend, On behalf of those struggling with hunger in our community, we are asking for your support of our annual Top Hats & Ball Caps gala. This very special (and fun) event raises money to feed the hungry and provide emergency support and self-sufficiency programs for families in need. This year’s gala–A Pirate’s Life for Me–will be held on Saturday, August 17 at the Arvada Center. For nearly 36 years, Community Table (formerly the Arvada Community Food Bank) has been working to alleviate hunger across Northern Jefferson County including the communities of Arvada, Edgewater, Lakeside, Golden, Mountain View, Westminster and Wheat Ridge. Beginning in 2014, Community Table added a “hand up” to its offerings through its Bridges to Opportunity program that provides the support and resources struggling families need to lift themselves out of poverty. We’re expecting 350 guests, including business and community leaders to attend this year’s fundraising event with music, dancing, delicious food, entertainment, treasure boxes, a silent auction and even a treasure hunt. Our goal is to raise $55,000. You can help us achieve this goal by donating to the auction. Your generous donation could include merchandise, services, weekend getaways, gift cards, experiences, gift baskets or money. No donation is too small (or too large). Your tax-deductible donation helps feed the hungry and it benefits your business as well. Being part of our silent auction is a great way to show your community support, promote your products and services and advertise your business. In return for your donation, we’ll recognize your business in the event program and in the online auction catalog. And, we are happy to display marketing collateral, brochures, business cards and relevant information with your auction item. To donate, please complete the enclosed donation form that includes additional information and instructions. For questions, please contact Kimberly Wagner at 720-989-3551 or Tara Gilmore at 720-837-4082. On behalf of all the families struggling to put food on the table, thank you for your consideration and support. Sincerely, Top Hats & Ball Caps Auction Committee

Auction Donation Form for _______________ (Year)

8555 West 57th Avenue 303-424-6685

Arvada, CO 80002 cotable.org

Donor Information

Business/Donor Name (As it should appear in the catalog and program)

Donor Contact Name Donor Street Address

Donor Phone City State Zip

Donor Email

Company Website

Item Information

Item

Estimated Dollar Value

Description—Include all details such as quantity, size, color, number of persons, days/nights, etc.

Expiration Date, if any and all restrictions

Promotional Materials Provided by Donor (please list all items to be displayed with

your auction item)

For Gift Certificates

Provided by donor

Auction committee to create certificate

I would like my auction donation PICKED UP

Please contact me to make arrangements by Phone Email

Item pick up by_____________________________________ Date_________________

I will MAIL DELIVER my auction donation to:

Leanne Cadman

Community Table

8555 W 57th Ave

Arvada, CO 80002

Donor Signature Date

Please use ballpoint pen to fill in the boxes below. Keep the PINK copy for your records.

For questions, please contact Tara Gilmore at 720-837-4082, Kimberly Wagner at 720-989-3551 or Leanne Cadman at lcadman@cotable.org or 720-437-6394

Community Table is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Federal Tax ID 74-2250374

You can help feed your

hungry neighbors and give

them the resources they

need to become self-

sufficient. Across

Colorado 1 in 10 people

go hungry every day and

half of these are children.

Your support can put an

end to families having to

decide between buying

food and paying other

expenses.

Founded in 1982, Community Table is committed to providing hunger relief,

self-sufficiency programs and support services for people in need across 100-

square miles of Northern Jefferson County. Community Table employs nine

full-time staff and 700 volunteers to feed and provide support programs and

resources for nearly 11,000 adults and children annually.

With your support, we can provide programs and services to feed the hungry

and help put struggling families on the path to self-sufficiency.

CLIENT CHOICE FOOD PANTRY. Empowers those in need to choose their favorite foods

based on family size and a nutritious shopping list.

FEEDING THE FUTURE. Provides hungry schoolchildren with a take-home sack of food

including fresh fruits and vegetables to eat over the weekend so they return to school on

Monday ready to learn

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY. Delivers a "client choice" shopping experience including access to

fresh produce to very low-income, migrant and elderly populations that are unable to visit our

main facility.

THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP). In partnership with the

United States Department of Agriculture, low-income neighbors who qualify receive

additional monthly food assistance.

ONCE-A-MONTH FOOD FOR SENIORS (CSFP). In partnership with the United States

Department of Agriculture and the Food Bank of the Rockies, low-income seniors receive an

additional box of food monthly.

BRIDGES TO OPPORTUNITY. Assists neighbors in need with support and resources to lift

themselves out of poverty, including assistance in obtaining public benefits, GED tutoring and

test preparation, employment readiness, client computer room, housing referrals, funding for

housing deposits, emergency services such housing and utility vouchers and more.

LIVING WELL SHOWERS. This shared community resource provides homeless people with

dignity and access to showers, toiletries and clean undergarments and socks.

HEALTH CLINIC. Coming soon. In partnership with the physician assistant program at Red

Rocks Community College, this onsite clinic will offer free basic health services and referrals

for adults without health insurance.

8555 West 57th Avenue

Arvada, CO 80002

720-437-6394

cotable.org

Our Mission

To provide our neighbors with food and resources to foster self-sufficiency

and achieve long term success through innovation, compassion and

community support.

Our Values

• We are compassionate in all our relationships.

• We honor and respect the dignity of our families.

• We demonstrate integrity in all matters.

• We are efficient stewards of all resources.

• We value innovation for continual improvement.

• We provide exemplary service to the community.

Our Impact (2017-18)

• 10,801 Unduplicated people served (3,507 households)

• 306 Veterans assisted

• 1,313 People with disabilities helped

• 2,211 Households headed by women helped (7,165 family members)

• 1,442,872 Pounds of food distributed

• 34,381 Weekend sacks of food for hungry schoolchildren

• 112 People enrolled in GED classes and tutoring

• 468 Homeless persons assisted

• 12 Clients who found employment

• 29 Families referred for permanent housing

• 29,715 Volunteer hours provided to community members

$745,847 Value of volunteerism to the community

We also reclaimed more than one million pounds of food with the help of our

top ten largest food partners – Super Target, Food Bank of the Rockies, We

Don’t Waste, Walmart, Freshpoint, King Soopers, National Association of

Letter Carriers (Stamp Out Hunger food drive), Sprouts Farmers Market,

Bimbo Bakeries USA and Natural Grocers.

Client Choice Food Pantry

Feeding the Future sacks for schoolchildren

Living Well Showers for the homeless

How you can help

Make a cash donation. Every $1 donated = 3 meals

Donate food and personal care items our families always need.

Peanut Butter Canned Fruit Dry Cereal Ketchup Mustard

Mayonnaise Spaghetti Sauce Canned Beans Canned Tuna Canned Chicken

Toothbrushes Toothpaste Mouthwash Lotion Shampoo

Conditioner Body Wash Bar Soap Laundry Pods