Greater Lansing Food Bank proudly welcomes back the 14th Annual - May 12th, 2022 | The Huntington Club at Spartan Stadium, Michigan State University
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Greater Lansing Food Bank proudly welcomes back the 14th Annual May 12th, 2022 | The Huntington Club at Spartan Stadium, Michigan State University
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Thursday, May 12th, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.
The Huntington Club at Spartan Stadium
Michigan State University – East Lansing, Michigan
Since its inception, Empty Plate has raised over $4.5 million,
providing well over 13.5 million meals to our neighbors in mid-Michigan.
About Empty Plate
In 2007, Mimi Heberlein had an idea for a new way to give back to the community. Taking
action on various fundraising event ideas and models, she created an event which would set
the standard for philanthropy in mid-Michigan.
This year we are excited to welcome guests back to a new venue, The Huntington Club at
Spartan Stadium, to gather in a single night of charitable fun. While there have been some
changes to this year’s event from previous, guests can still expect to enjoy:
• Casual strolling dinner and reception
• Auction packages featuring unique items and experiences
• Presentation of the annual Founders’ Award
• A commemorative “empty plate”, hand-decorated by local school children
• A chance to socialize with friends and community leaders
• An opportunity to help make a difference for thousands of our neighbors
Support Greater Lansing Food Bank’s 14th annual Empty Plate Strolling Dinner & Auction to
help make a true impact on hunger in our community. We are thrilled to bring back the Empty
Plate event after two years and look forward to seeing our friends in the community once
again!
All proceeds benefit Greater Lansing Food Bank
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2022 Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
$20,000+ Platter Sponsorship $2,500 Cheese Plate Sponsorship
Title Sponsor Provides 7,500 meals sorted by GLFB’s volunteer network
Helps feed 300 families for one week Contribution recognized on streaming video at event
Right of first refusal for 2023 event Name on all printed material (invitations, program book, etc.)*
Name of sponsor above Empty Plate logo Name listed on Thank You poster board at event
Recognition from the stage Name on GLFB website and social media
Name on all media releases 4 tickets to event
Full page ad in program book
Contribution recognized on streaming video at event
Name on all printed material (invitations, program book, etc.)*
$1,000 Dessert Plate Sponsorship
Provides 3,000 meals grown through GLFB’s Garden Project
Name listed on Thank You posters at event
Name on all printed material (invitations, program book, etc.)*
Name on GLFB website and social media
Name listed on Thank You poster board at event
10 tickets to event
Name on GLFB website and social media
2 tickets to event
$10,000 Dinner Plate Sponsorship
Provides 30,000 meals through mobile food distributions
1/2 page ad in program book
Contribution recognized on streaming video at event
Name on all printed material (invitations, program book, etc.)*
Name listed on Thank You posters at event
Name on GLFB website and social media
8 tickets to event
$5,000 Salad Plate Sponsorship
Supports 15,000 meals through our network of partner
agencies
1/8 page ad in program book
Contribution recognized on streaming video at event
Name on all printed material (invitations, program book, etc.)*
Name listed on Thank You posters
Name on GLFB website and social media
4 tickets to event
*Please make your sponsorship commitment by March 25th in order to be included in the invitation listing.
Please note: due to supply issues we are unable to offer the personalized hand-painted commemorative plate for sponsors this year.
Venue capacity limitations may impact availability of sponsorship levels and tickets
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About Greater Lansing Food Bank
gardens and our growing network of
volunteers, truly awesome individuals and
community groups who work together to
provide over 24,000 hours of service on
average annually.
GLFB Distribution Center, Bath, MI
The mission of Greater Lansing Food Bank
(GLFB) is to partner to alleviate hunger one
meal at a time and to create a future where
everyone has access to nourishing food. We
achieve this mission by providing nutritious
food through specialized services and our
network of more than 140 member
agencies across the mid-Michigan counties
of Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham,
Isabella and Shiawassee. Prior to and
during this pandemic, GLFB has innovated
our programming to combat hunger
wherever it exists. We believe it is a human
right to have access to healthy, nutrient-rich
meals and, as the only organization of our
kind servicing mid-Michigan, we are
uniquely prepared to not only fight hunger,
but end it for thousands of our neighbors.
As a member of Feeding America and the
Food Bank Council of Michigan, GLFB prides
itself in being a leader among peers by In 2021, GLFB distributed over 9.6 million
continuing to change the culture of food nutritious meals to our mid-Michigan
banking to further meet all needs of our neighbors in Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot,
neighbors. The generous contributions from Ingham, Isabella, and Shiawassee Counties.
our supporters allow GLFB to continue
piloting programs, removing barriers and
quickly getting food in the hands of
Michiganders.
In addition to our main location in Bath, MI.
GLFB exists in the form of a network of over
150 community partners, 113 community
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Feeding Hope
Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) increased distribution from 5 million lbs in 2012 to 11.5
million lbs in 2021. Despite this, we know many families, children, and seniors still go
hungry. The ongoing pandemic has laid bare how fragile the food safety net is, but GLFB is
prepared to meet everyone in need and reach communities hit especially hard by Covid-19.
This growth is not possible without the help of those in the community who share in our
vision of a future where the choice between paying a bill and filling a plate does not have to
be so difficult.
The Road Ahead
Greater Lansing Food Bank is committed to
moving forward with a focus on reaching the
full range of residents in our diverse
communities - combining new methods of
outreach and distribution with more
traditional methods. This approach seeks to
reach our community members where they
are, in settings where they are comfortable
and most likely to access other services,
with nutritious food that supports their
health and well-being.
With a brand-new, 60,000 sq ft facility, GLFB 1 in 5 children face food insecurity, over
is poised to move from managing hunger 300,000 in the state of Michigan alone.
during a time of crisis to ending hunger for
communities. We implement a varied
our seven counties. With the help of our
approach to childhood hunger that reaches
supporters, we plan on delivering 13.3
children most in need by partnering with
million lbs of food in 2022, over 11 million
local schools and food pantries, as well as
meals!
by bringing food directly to families through
mobile food distributions and specialized
The communities we serve are at the center
community partnerships.
of all we do, we move are moving ahead with
“
special focus on nourishing children,
seniors, families and ensuring equitable
access.
I want to be a doctor
Nourishing Children: For forty years, GLFB
has led the fight against childhood hunger in
when I grow up because
our seven-county, 4,000 square-mile service they help people, just like
area, ensuring that children in need have summer meals are helping
nutritious food to learn, grow, and ultimately us.” – Iliana, age 8
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Nourishing Families: Too many neighbors
have been battling undue stress and
unpredictable challenges since the
COVID-19 pandemic began. It has become
clear that the long-term effects will be
harder than expected, with families facing
enormous utility and rent debts and the
rising costs of food and other essential
goods. GLFB is expanding outreach across
our service area connecting neighbors with
food while taking into account both short
By 2030, 1 in 4 Michiganders will be 60+ and long-term impacts.
years old. Michigan currently has the 8th
“
highest rate of seniors who have avoided
medical care due to the associated costs.
Nourishing Seniors: Hunger affects seniors Things are very tight, so
differently. Chronic health conditions just being able to know
compound the need for consistent access that I can come here and
to healthy foods. Through new partnerships get something extra to
with a diverse and invaluable group of tie us over for the month
medical professionals, GLFB is committed
to ensuring seniors in our communities have
is a blessing. – Brenda,
access to nutritious foods to support their mother of 2
health and well-being and to weather
financial stress and unforeseen life events.
Ensuring Equitable Access: GLFB is
“
committed to expanding our reach among
underserved communities that have
traditionally experienced limited access to
It was hard to ask for nutritious foods. This growth focuses on
help. I was used to eliminating long-standing barriers to food
helping, but when I ran access and expanding food options to
into difficulties, they include culturally familiar foods. Our work
were here for me, and focuses on community partnerships
they’ve been here for combining new, innovative methods with
more traditional distributions.
me ever since. – Mary,
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Empty Plate Response Form
Please make your sponsorship commitment in a timely manner in order to recieve full sponsorship benefits
Invitation print deadline: March 25, 2022 | Program print dealine: April 29, 2022
Response can be faxed to 517.641.2076, mailed to address below or emailed to brady@glfoodbank.org
YES, I will be a sponsor of the Empty Plate Dinner on May 12, 2022 to support Greater Lansing Food Bank
Platter (Title) Sponsor $20,000 — Helps feed 300 families for one week
Dinner Plate Sponsor $10,000 — Provides 30,000 meals through mobile food distributions
Salad Plate Sponsor $5,000 — Supports 15,000 meals through our network of partner agencies
Cheese Plate Sponsor $2,500 — Provides 7,500 meals sorted by GLFB’s volunteer network
Dessert Plate Sponsor $1,000 — Provides 3,000 meals grown through GLFB’s Garden Project
YES, I will purchase _______ Individual Tickets at $150 per person for a total of $ __________________
NO, I cannot attend the event but enclosed is a donation of $ __________________
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Organization: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: __________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________
(Please provide e-mail as tickets will be issued electronically)
Follow-up Contact: ____________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________
Follow-up Contact E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________
For all printed material please list how the recognition of the sponsorship gift should appear:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Information:
A check for the full amount is enclosed
Please invoice me for the full amount
Please bill my Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AMEX
Card #: ________________________________________ Experation Date: ___________ CVV Code: ____________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Please make check payable to:
Greater Lansing Food Bank
P.O. Box 16224
Lansing, MI 48901
For further information, please contact: Brady Broderick at 517.853.7801 or email brady@glfoodbank.org
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