Sponsorship & Events

There are many ways to increase community awareness of your company's generosity while truly helping a great cause. To find out about the benefits of sponsoring a program or event, and learn the many rewards, contact Kristen Theisen, Vice-President of Development via email or by calling 941-749-0100 x125.

Empty Bowls

Empty Bowls 2011 Annual Benefit Luncheon for The Food Bank of Manatee

EMPTY BOWLS WRAP-UP: BEST YEAR EVER!

We are proud to be a part of such a generous community and extend our thanks to every one who donated soup, bowls, bread, water, desserts and raffle prizes, and to our sponsors, volunteers, staff, and everyone who attended. Check out the photo album on our facebook page for more pictures.

Annual Food Bank Sponsorship Opportunities

Warehouse Sponsor

Exclusive sponsorship includes one year of signage on the exterior wall of warehouse on US 301, where over 24,000 vehicles pass each day
Prominent signage inside The Food Bank
Recognition & logo in newsletter distributed to 3,000 area residents
Press release & media alerts sent to local media outlets
Logo on Food Bank website (reciprocal link) and listing in monthly e-newsletter
Plaque to display at your company
Signage at Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon.
$25,000

Transportation Sponsor

Logo displayed on sponsored vehicle during the duration of sponsorship - vehicles travel throughout Manatee County
Inclusion on donor recognition plaque displayed at Food Bank
Recognition & logo in newsletter distributed to 3,000 area residents
Logo on Food Bank website (reciprocal link) and listing in monthly e-newsletter
Recognition plaque to display at your company
Signage at Empty Bowls Luncheon
Limited to four (4) sponsors.
$10,000 - truck sponsor
$7,500 - van sponsor

Refrigeration Sponsor

Logo displayed on the outside of the Freezer (1,100 sq. ft.), which is highly visible to influential community leaders, volunteers, and groups who frequently tour The Food Bank.
Inclusion on donor recognition plaque displayed at Food Bank
Recognition & name in newsletter distributed to 3,000 area residents
Logo on Food Bank website (reciprocal link)
Announcement of participation in one e-newsletter
Limited to six (6) sponsors.
$3,000

Emergency Food Basket Sponsor

This level of giving provides approximately 750 pounds of food for emergency food baskets.
Inclusion on donor recognition plaque displayed at Food Bank
Recognition & name in newsletter distributed to 3,000 area residents
Announcement of participation in one e-newsletter
$1,000