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| Hometown Singer GARY PUCKETT Steps Up to Feed Our Needy Seniors |
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Hometown six-time Gold Record recording artist Gary Puckett (with the Benny Hollman Orchestra) and hometown comedian and political cartoonist Steve Kelley (you've seen him on Leno) both come back to town, for one night only, to raise money to help The Angel's Depot feed needy seniors. Approximately 400 attendees will join in the festivities on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort with Steve Atkinson, Channel 10 news anchor, hosting the evening and auctioneer Joe Bradley commandeering a live auction of enticing collection of trips, adventures, memorabilia and glittering gifts.
On Sept. 16 of this year, The Angel’s Depot was informed that in 30 days the state’s funding of this contract would be abruptly cancelled due to budget cuts. That left The Angel’s Depot holding an empty brown bag. The Angel's Depot provides approximately 550 senior emergency meal boxes, which contain 21-nonperishable, nutritious meals, free of charge, to senior's whose income is $950 or less per month. They distribute approximately 12,000 pounds of food each month that is not free of charge for the angels . . . they must raise the funds to purchase this food. The solution is “When the Angels & Stars Come Out,” The Angel's Depot's annual gala slated for Saturday, Nov. 21, at Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort. This is the community’s opportunity to participate in the fight against senior hunger. Many who receive The Angel's Depot emergency senior meal boxes are veterans or widows of veterans. Local businesses and national corporations are participating as well as service groups and individuals. “This is a fabulous way to spend an evening or weekend. There are many entertainment options,” Susan Hall said. “We have an elegant duo entree dinner, a concert with Gary Puckett and the comedy of Steve Kelley, our annual awards ceremony, a fabulous live auction with priceless items including B.B. King's autographed guitar, two tandem skydiving jumps, Ken Norton’s signed boxing gloves (he will be there), golf for four at La Costa with a Callaway driver and putter, antique jewelry, a flight out of Palomar Airport to Catalina Island with lunch at the Wrigley mansion, two nights at Harrah's Reno with airfare, a week in Hawaii and more.” A large turnout will assure The Angel’s Depot can meet their obligations and bring healthy meals to the seniors that depend on them. The donation for the evening is $150 per person. Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort, which is donating the catering, is offering a $200 stay that night that includes a Sunday Jazz Brunch for those that prefer to have a leisurely Sunday morning in their luxurious resort. Donations of a different scale are also possible to cover the shortfall. Auction donations will be accepted, as are monetary donations by credit card or check. Supporting the SOS (Save Our Seniors) Pledge Campaign by sponsoring a senior's emergency meal box is a $25.00 per month donation (the price of a movie with popcorn) and it buys a 21-meal box that helps seniors on low income savor three meals a day for one week. According to Hall, "Food drives are also very important. Every can or box of food that is donated means less raise money we have to raise." Susan is praying that some beautiful angels will invite their friends to the gala and fill up entire tables, assuring a memorable evening full of caring and sharing. The Angel’s Depot has provided, free of charge, more than 403,000 meals to local seniors in their 39 months of operation. The Stars will be coming out, the tables will be spread and there is time to claim your Nov. 21 seat. For more information, call The Angel’s Depot 760-599-7093 and visit the website www.TheAngelsDepot.org for stories of our lovely seniors Bob, Delores, Effie, Eleanor, Norma, Ofilia, and Ramona -- and the grocery list that keeps them aware of the kindness of their hometown. P.S. If you liked the above article and would like a story about your business or organization, email staff writer Rich Guy Miller at richguy@theimpressgroup.biz. |
By Rich Guy Miller, Staff Writer
Two years ago, The Angel’s Depot was the only approved agency to take over the county-based California State Brown Bag Senior Nutrition Program.