CALEXICO — The 11th edition of the Harvest Bowl, the Imperial Valley Food Bank’s signature fundraiser, teemed with donors as the event sold all its tickets to supporters who believe in helping feed the hungry.
The Imperial Valley Food Bank (IVFB) fundraiser – its staple, annual event – was held at San Diego State University Imperial Valley here on Saturday, Oct. 8, outdoors at the Rollie Carrillo Quad. The event featured a five-course dinner that included a tequila tasting, wine raffle, piñata raffle, silent auction, and live music from Mariachi Aurora de Calexico and Armando “Mando” Villaseñor of Mando’s Stereo.
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