A special thanks to the following for supporting Second Harvest’s programs to improve the It takes an army of supporters - from individuals
Empty Bowls Luncheon
who volunteer to foundations that award grants to
The 28th Annual Empty Bowls luncheon presented by Bank of America
large corporations that supply time, treasure and
their favorite bowl, those in attendance were inspired by a video that
Programs BackPack Program
talent - to make Second Harvest North Florida as
highlighted how Second Harvest helps working families combat hunger.
37 individuals, 16 companies, 2 churches and 3 community organizations.
successful as it is.
Jacksonville Jaguars Taste of the NFL
Second Harvest also conducts three signature
Touchdown Club at EverBank Field this year , with the area’s best chefs
events to engage the community in turning a
than $160,00 to help Second Harvest feed hungry people in north Florida.
dollar into something more filling. Events Jacksonville FOODFIGHT The 22nd Annual FOODFIGHT raised more than $92,000 while attracting more than 1,200 attendees for great camaraderie and tasty treats served by 70 restaurants and vendors.
raised a record $82,569 with 1,200 attending. In addition to selecting
Ann and Shad Khan brought the Taste of the NFL back to Upper West serving 250 guests a scrumptious six-course meal. The event raised more
“Shad and Ann Khan were pleased to be the honorary hosts of the 2012 Taste of the NFL at EverBank Field. Our support of Second Harvest North Florida throughout the year, including the Taste of the NFL, the Thanksgiving food drive with the fans at the stadium and the annual food distribution at Christmas in partnership with PepsiCo and WinnDixie, provides thousands of meals for families throughout the year. The Jaguars players, coaches and staff are blessed to make Jacksonville our home and it’s a privilege to do our part through Second Harvest to help provide food to families in need in our community.” Mark Lamping, Jaguars Team President.
health of children and their families:
The largest supporters of the BackPack Program were EverBank, Jim Moran Foundation, Golden Pearl Foundation and The Grainger Foundation.
Health Begins Before Birth DuBow Family Foundation, Shands Jacksonville, The Chartrand Foundation, The Community Foundation in Jacksonville and Weaver Family Foundation
Community Gardens Initiative Carmax Foundation, Healthy Jacksonville and Shirley and William Riddell
our leadership Senior Staff R. Wayne Rieley, President/CEO Bruce Ganger, Executive Director Karen Rieley, Vice President for Advancement Richard Mochowski, Controller
Board of Directors Jack Parker, Chair, Acosta Sales & Marketing Dwane Tyson, Vice Chair, Tyson & Associates (State Farm) Jeanne Maszy, Secretary, Wells Fargo Sina Rezaei, Treasurer, CIT Finance
Board Members Brooks Andrews, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies The Rev. James Balke, Bethlehem Lutheran Church Michael Bittner, Marks Gray, P.A. Ted Carter, Capstone Corporation Fionnuala Geoghegan, Fionnuala R. Geoghegan, CPA, PLLC Chris Haley, Second Harvest Strategic Advisory Committee Chair Scott Harrison, Southeast Toyota The Rev. Robert Kinley, Trinity Lutheran Church Bill Laird, Dixon Hughes Goodman Welath Advisors Jeffrey Ludwig, Ludwig Associates, P.A. Matt Parks, Winn-Dixie Roslyn Mixon-Phillips, The Hester Group Alan Voss, Florida Blue Rusty White, Dana B. Kenyon Company
Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) Chris Haley, Committee Chair, LSS Board of Directors Ric Clarson, THE PLAYERS/PGA TOUR, INC. Geneva Henderson, Lat Purser & Associates, Inc. Joe Howell, Retired Don Hune, Lift Power Dick Hurst, Retired Will Montoya, Montoya Benefits Group Charley Moore, Falconhead Capital, LLC Jack Parker, Acosta Sales & Marketing Greg Phipps, PSS World Medical Rusty White, Dana B. Kenyon Company Tim Wilson, IBERIABANK Chuck Wyckoff, Consultant
JetSet Samantha Carlyon, EverBank Mike Field, Merrill Lynch Roger Gannam, Lindell & Farson, P.A. Liz Hartman, Citi Josh Martino, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q Patty Miller, Acosta Sales & Marketing Matt Parks, Winn-Dixie David Ringley, Acosta Sales & Marketing Ashleigh Sleiman, Sleiman Enterprises Caroline Sudhoff, Stein Mart Mark Yates, Eastern Wire Mindi Ziemann, A Common Ground