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Auction Donations & Sponsorship
The Family Care Network invites businesses and individuals to partner with us by donating an item or service to be offered in the event’s silent or live auction, or by giving monetarily to the event through sponsorship. Our goal with the Taste of Central Coast is to raise funds that will directly benefit the foster and high-needs children and families we serve. The value of your donation will greatly exceed any monetary gift. Your donation will be used to bring security, stability and comfort to a child or family in need.

Volunteering
The Taste of the Central Coast will provide you with an excellent opportunity to participate in an intimate, upscale fundraising event while lending your hand to a very worthy cause! The community’s support is vital to the success of the Taste of the Central Coast. The Family Care Network would greatly appreciate your willingness to volunteer at the event.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Below is a sample of volunteer opportunities available. These opportunities include but are not limited to:

  • Auction Item Procurement: Help obtain quality auction items from previous donors working under the guidance of FCNI staff.
  • Registration: Check-in guests, dispense auction paddles and distribute event packets on event day.
  • Guest Service: Escort guests to their seats, serve beverages and meet guests’ miscellaneous needs.
  • Server: Serve hors d’oeuvres, assist featured chefs and wineries by distributing samples to guests and/or work as a floater to provide guest-services throughout the event.
  • Set-up: Help unload and set-up silent auction items, serving tables, décor, seating, etc.
  • Break-down: Help break-down the event and load all equipment and materials for transport.

    For more information on these or any other volunteer opportunities with FCNI, please contact Julie Wilson at (805) 706-0542 or click here.