The Ungala:
No Party, Just Impact
The best event you'll never attend!
Date: June 1st, 2025
Location: Wherever you are!
Join us in this innovative approach to community support - where we measure success not by attendance, but by impact.
Instead of spending an evening in formal attire, we invite you to make an impact from the comfort of your home. Share a meal with your loved ones on the event date and know that across town, your generosity is helping others do the same.
Right now, your donation will be matched up to $100,000 thanks to our generous supporters.
❤️ Thank you Ashish Bhutani, Leslie Sweem Bhutani and Linked Foundation, for making this match possible!
A New Approach to Community Nourishment
A New Approach to Community Nourishment We're excited to announce a significant shift in how we serve our community. After thoughtful consideration, we're "sunsetting" some of our legacy programs like big events, to focus our resources where they create the most impact: distributing nutrient-dense foods directly to our neighbors in need.
Why Change?
- Federal funding cuts have created significant gaps in food assistance programs
- SNAP benefit reductions have left more families struggling to put food on the table
- Rising poverty rates in our community demand a more focused, efficient response
- Local food sourcing strengthens our community's food system and economy
Your Donation: 100% Impact
Traditional galas typically spend 30-50% of funds raised on the event itself. With The UnGala, every dollar you donate goes directly to our mission. No fancy dinners. No decorations. No venue costs. Just pure impact.
Thank you to our Ungala Sponsors:
Our Strategic Vision
With your support, we're building a more resilient food system by:
- Creating direct partnerships with local farmers and producers
- Establishing neighborhood-based distribution networks
- Developing sustainable funding models to replace unreliable federal support
- Implementing data-driven approaches to identify and address food deserts
How It Works
- Donate the amount you might have spent on tickets, attire, and transportation
- Share your support on social media with #UnGalaImpact
- Celebrate at home knowing 100% of your gift is making a difference
What Your Support Provides
- $50 can help provide fresh, nutritious produce to multiple families in need
- $100 can support partnerships that bring local, farm-fresh food to the community
- $250 can expand food access by helping supply community distributions
- $500 can fuel programs that provide kids and families with fresh produce and nutrition resources
- $1,000+ can strengthen long-term food security efforts, making a lasting impact in your community