Folsom's Twin Lakes Food Bank gears up for yearly gala

An annual, festive gala to benefit Folsom's Twin Lakes Food Bank is coming up Friday, Nov. 7, at Bayside Folsom's auditorium. The event features food and a live auction to benefit hungry families in the community. According to officials from Twin Lakes, the goal is to raise funds to continue the programs and services of the food bank that currently provide the equivalent of 691,310 meals for more than 1,800 families every year. The yearly gala has become an anticipated community tradition as Folsom's donors enjoy food, live music and the auctioneering of Freddie Silvera, which many describe as "jubilant." In addition to games and auction items, attendees will learn more about Twin Lakes Food Bank's mission and hear how kindness has changed lives in the community. Randy Peters Catering, a top-rated company in the Sacramento region, will provide meals for a third year in a row. Lisa Tuter, Twin Lakes Food Bank's executive director, said this is a pivotal night for the food bank and the community. "This is truly a magical night where donors get dressed up and come out with the express intention of supporting our food insecure neighbors. Poverty and hunger in our community continues to rise and this fundraiser is paramount to meet this increasing need." With rising food prices, food bank representatives said they have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Folsom families in need of food assistance. Twin Lakes Food Bank's programs provide a safety net and enable these families to free up their limited income on rent, bills and education. The live auction is a popular portion of the evening's festivities. This year's list includes The TLFB Garden Dinner Party, hosted by Tuter and back by popular demand. New items include a three-course family-style dinner for eight at Nixtaco Folsom as well as a luxury escape for two in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Assemblyman Josh Hoover, who has attended the event many times, is sponsoring the Dessert Auction for a second year. Hoover said he is excited to be part of this event again and urges others to attend. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. Ticket sales are now open and can be purchased for $100 each at https://twinlakesfoodbank.org/2025-gala/. For those unable to attend the live auction, you can still participate in the online auction from Nov. 1-10. Rachel Hill Communications Coordinator 916-985-6232 Ext:108 RachelHill@TwinLakesFoodBank.org