Second Annual Elk Grove Mayor's Charitiy Casino Night

Elk Grove Mayor Jim Cooper, Councilmen Gary Davis and Steve Detrick are hosting another Charity Casino Night benefiting Elk Grove Food Bank Services.

If you attended last year, you will remember it was a fun time of food, drink and activities.

Tickets are on sale right now. Here is a link to the flyer.

Last year's event was heavily attended, so don't delay!

When: Friday, April 27, 2012
Where: Strikes Family Entertainment/3443 Laguna Blvd. Suite #150/Elk Grove, CA 95758
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Donation: $25 per player

Breast Cancer Education Event

Breast cancer is a threat to every woman. The good news is that early detection can save lives. Come to our free breast education event to learn more about free mammograms and self-examinations.

ENCOREplus Breast Cancer Program is provided by Sacramento YWCA.

When: Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Elk Grove Food Bank Services/9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140/Elk Grove, CA 95624

Phone: Call 916.685.8453 today to reserve a space

The Taste of Elk Grove

The Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise is holding heir 8th Annual fundraiser benefiting Elk Grove Food Bank Services, Chicks in Crisis and other non-profit causes.

They have arranged to have over 60 restaurants and wineries at this event. A silent auction and raffle will be held.

The Taste of Elk Grove
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Where: Asian Sports Foundation/9040 High Tech Court/Elk Grove, CA 95758
Ticket Info: Marina T. Schmidt - 916.685-4940 or Angela Spease - 916.897.4100

Thanks to Krewe of Helios

Looks like the Charity Mardi Gras Ball 2012 was a great event! Here is a link to the photos.

Thank you for all who organized, and attended this fundraising event benefiting WEAVE and EGFBS.

EG Community Garden Plant Sale

These generous gardeners donate fresh produce to our Food Bank throughout the year. If you are starting your own garden, please consider purchasing your plants at their sale.

Elk Grove Community Garden Plant Sale
Date: April 21, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 10025 Hampton Oak Drive, Elk Grove 95624; on the corner of Hampton Oak drive and Iron Rock Way.