
A Cup of Hope: an afternoon Mad Hatter themed tea event
March 05, 2023 1:30 - 4:00 pm
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL, USA
See the MAGIC that happens when we come together to solve hunger!
Join us for the 8th annual A Cup of Hope, an afternoon "Mad Hatter" themed tea hosted by Northern Illinois Food Bank's Executive Women's Council and presented by Nicor Gas. Coming on March 5, 2023, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn, it's a fundraiser you'd be simply mad to miss!
Judy Hsu, Emmy award-winning news anchor and Northern Illinois Food Bank board member, will serve as our emcee and guide us through a wonderful program including delicious food and drinks, a silent auction, raffles and more.
Our 2023 event will feature the magic of Scott Piner, an entertainer known for his engaging blend of humor and interactive performance. Prepare to be amazed as Scott shares his passion for magic and shows us what's possible when we work together to solve problems!
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Host Gift Sponsor
$750
This sponsorship includes:
- Two tickets for A Cup of Hope on March, 5
- 1/4 page ad in the program booklet
- Logo displayed exclusively on host gifts
- Logo recognition in the program booklet
- Logo recognition on mobile bidding page

Queen's Tea Sponsorship
$3,500
This sponsorship includes:
- A table of 10 at A Cup of Hope on March, 5
- Full page ad in the program booklet
- Logo recognition in the program booklet
- Logo recognition on mobile bidding page
- Logo included in 2 pre-event email to Food Bank subscription list
- Minimum 2 social post mentioning your support on Food Bank channels
- Company announced during the event (details to follow)
- Logo recognition on event invite
- Recognition in Annual Report
- Recognition on Circle of Hope donor wall and Supporters page
- Subscription to A Full Plate Newsletter

Royal Tea Sponsor
$2,500
This sponsorship includes:
- A table of 10 at A Cup of Hope on March, 5
- 1/2 page ad in the program booklet
- Logo recognition in the program booklet
- Logo recognition on mobile bidding page
- Logo included in 1 pre-event email to Food Bank subscription list
- Minimum 1 social post mentioning your support on Food Bank channels
- Company announced during the event
- Logo recognition on event invite
- Recognition in Annual Report
- Recognition on Circle of Hope donor wall and Supporters page
- Subscription to A Full Plate Newsletter

High Tea Sponsor
$1,000
This sponsorship includes:
- A table of 10 at A Cup of Hope on March, 5
- Recognition on the mobile bidding site
- Recognition in the program booklet

Individual Ticket
$100
This ticket includes an entry for one into the 8th Annual A Cup of Hope event.

Centerpiece Sponsor
$750
Benefits include:
- Two tickets for A Cup of Hope on March, 5
- 1/2 page ad in the event's program booklet
- Company logo displayed on table centerpieces throughout the venue

Full Page Ad
$500
Full Page Ad in the event's program booklet. Submit ad to [email protected] by Feb. 1st, 2023.

Half Page Ad
$250
Half Page Ad in the event's program booklet. Submit ad to [email protected] by Feb. 1st, 2023.

Quarter Page Ad
$100
Quarter Page Ad in the event's program booklet. Submit ad to [email protected]rnilfoodbank.org by Feb. 1st, 2023.
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Join us in empowering our neighbors who are facing food insecurity.
No act of generosity is too small to make a difference.
- $1,200 can help send a mobile pantry to a high-need area in our 13 counties with thousands of pounds of nutritious food.
- $500 can help stock the shelves of a school pantry with $4,000 worth of groceries.
- $100 can help provide two gallons of milk to a family weekly for an entire year.
- $50 can help provide five children each with a backpack filled with nutritious food for a weekend.
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Join us in empowering our neighbors who are facing food insecurity.
No act of generosity is too small to make a difference.
- $1,200 can help send a mobile pantry to a high-need area in our 13 counties with thousands of pounds of nutritious food.
- $500 can help stock the shelves of a school pantry with $4,000 worth of groceries.
- $100 can help provide two gallons of milk to a family weekly for an entire year.
- $50 can help provide five children each with a backpack filled with nutritious food for a weekend.
Learn more about Northern Illinois Food Bank below
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