Join Us as We Imagine Ending Hunger

Friday, October 20, 2023
Renaissance Reno | R\LAB and Bundox Bocce

From a small food pantry to northern Nevada’s leading hunger-relief organization. This year, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada marks a big milestone: 40 years of serving our community. The Imagine Ending Hunger Experience celebrates a history of innovative approaches to delivering meals and hope across our region while raising funds for what lies ahead.  We have some big, bold plans for our future, and we can’t wait to share more about them with you.

Come join us…
Sponsorship opportunities and tickets now available.

Exciting, Interactive Experiences Around Every Corner

Bocce Experience

Play the night away at Renaissance Reno’s Bundox Bocce while catching the action from R\LAB on the big screen.  This is your chance to shine! Best your buds at a round of bocce, billiards, or ping pong. Or claim the high score on one of the arcade games. It’s all included – plus a sampling of dishes inspired by the meal served in R\LAB and other tasty bites and drinks!

R\LAB Experience

With Renaissance Reno’s R\LAB, you’re in for more than just a delicious dinner at one of Reno’s most unique venues. Chefs Mark Estee and Sean Munshaw are sure to wow and entertain while preparing your meal in the R\LAB  Demonstration kitchen.  Guests participating in the R\LAB Experience will be served a 3-course meal with wine pairings. 
Two seatings available – 6:15-7:15pm & 7:30-8:30pm

vip eXPERIENCE

Kick off the evening with a special Chef’s Reception hosted by Food Bank president and CEO, Nicole Lamboley.  Plus, your guests will have exclusive access to the VIP Lounge.

Please Note: This event is 21+.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Download the Imagine Ending Hunger Sponsorship Opportunities Packet

We can’t wait to have you join us for the Imagine Ending Hunger Experience!  We look forward to discussing our sponsorship opportunities with you.
To get started, please contact Mary Kay Altenburg via email or at (775) 785-1406.

In addition to the experiences listed below, the following marketing opportunities are avaiable for all sponsorship packages:

  • Prominent Logo Placement at the Event
  • Logo Placement at FBNN.org and ImagineEndingHunger.com
  • E-Newsletter Mentions to Audience of More Than 25,000 Recipients
  • Social Media Mentions to Audience of 10,000+ Followers
  • Press Release Mentions
  • Digital Display Messaging to Volunteers Visiting the Food Bank Warehouse

IMAGINE ENDING HUNGER PRESENTER: $25,000 | ONE AVAILABLE (20 GUESTS)

  • R\LAB Experience: Booth for 5 & 5 seats at the Chef’s Table for both seatings.  Guests will be served a 3-course meal prepared in the R\LAB demonstration kitchen by Chef Mark Estee and Chef Sean Munshaw.
  • VIP Experience: Invitation to the Chef’s Reception for up to 20 guests, plus use of the VIP Lounge for all guests
  • Bocce Experience: Access to all games and activities in Bundox Bocce
  • Plus, exclusive opportunity to be the named presenter of the event.

DELIVERING HOPE: $15,000 | TWO ONE AVAILABLE (8 GUESTS)

  • R\LAB Experience: Booth for 6 & 2 seats at the Chef’s Table for one seating.  Guests will be served a 3-course meal prepared in the R\LAB demonstration kitchen by Chef Mark Estee and Chef Sean Munshaw.
  • VIP Experience: Invitation to the Chef’s Reception for up to 2 guests, plus use of the VIP Lounge for all guests
  • Bocce Experience: Access to all games and activities in Bundox Bocce

NOURISHING HOPE: $12,500 | TWO AVAILABLE ~ ONE PER SEATING (6 GUESTS)

  • R\LAB Experience: Booth for 6 for one seating.  Guests will be served a 3-course meal prepared in the R\LAB demonstration kitchen by Chef Mark Estee and Chef Sean Munshaw.
  • VIP Experience: Invitation to the Chef’s Reception for up to 2 guests, plus use of the VIP Lounge for all guests
  • Bocce Experience: Access to all games and activities in Bundox Bocce

INNOVATOR: $12,500 | ONE AVAILABLE (20 GUESTS)

  • Exclusive opportunity to provide a $10,000 matching gift in your name to encourage attendees to donate and deepen the impact of all donations received during the event.
  • Bocce Experience: General admission for up to 20 guests with access to all games and activities in Bundox Bocce. Guests will be able to watch the chef demos taking place in R\LAB on the large screens throughout the Bundox Bocce venue and will sample dishes inspired by the meal served to those in the R\LAB Experience, plus additional canapes and bites.  Each guest will receive 1 drink ticket.

TRANSFORMING LIVES: $10,000 | ONE AVAILABLE SOLD OUT!

  • R\LAB Experience: Booth for 5 for one seating.  Guests will be served a 3-course meal prepared in the R\LAB demonstration kitchen by Chef Mark Estee and Chef Sean Munshaw.
  • VIP Experience: Use of the VIP Lounge for all guests
  • Bocce Experience: Access to all games and activities in Bundox Bocce

SHARING A TABLE: $5,000 | SIX AVAILABLE SOLD OUT!

  • R\LAB Experience: Booth for 4 for one seating.  Guests will be served a 3-course meal prepared in the R\LAB demonstration kitchen by Chef Mark Estee and Chef Sean Munshaw.
  • Bocce Experience: Access to all games and activities in Bundox Bocce

JOINING THE FIGHT: $2,500 | FIVE AVAILABLE SOLD OUT!

  • Bocce Experience: Reserved table for 10 guests in Nando, a private room within Bundox Bocce, with access to all games and activities. Guests will be able to watch the chef demos taking place in R\LAB on the screen in the Nando Room, as well as the screens in Budox Bocce and will sample dishes inspired by the meal served to those in the R\LAB Experience, plus additional canapes and bites.  Each guest will receive 2 drink tickets.

DREAMER: $1,500 | FOUR AVAILABLE SOLD OUT!

  • Bocce Experience: Reserved table for 4 guests in Bundox Bocce, with access to all games and activities. Guests will be able to watch the chef demos taking place in R\LAB on the large screens throughout the Bundox Bocce venue  and will sample dishes inspired by the meal served to those in the R\LAB Experience, plus additional canapes and bites.  Each guest will receive 2 drink tickets.

Special Thanks to These Event Sponsors: