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Join forces with us to end hunger!

Dare to Care Food Bank hosts several events each year to help support our work to fight hunger in our community. From our signature Taste of Derby Festival event to our annual Bobby Ellis Vigil you can get involved today. Our events welcome offer opportunities to volunteer on an event committee, attend an event or become a sponsor.

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Taste of Derby Festival

Join us for the 37th annual Taste of Derby Festival, presented by Brown Forman. Enjoy 100+ of the area’s best food and beverage makers for an unforgettable evening of incredible flavors, festive vibes, and feel-good impact. Grab your tickets now and make this your best Derby season yet!

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Thank you for participating

Thank you for participating in our Community Conversation Navigating “Need” Through Our Neighbors’ Eyes. Together, we shared new data and a deeper understanding for the stigma often shared with receiving help.

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Have an idea for an event?

Have an idea for an event to benefit Dare to Care? Host your own! Please submit this form to let us know your event plans. We’ll be in touch to discuss Dare to Care’s involvement. Thank you for supporting Dare to Care!

Before completing the application, please read the Event Terms and Conditions.

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3rd Party Event Application (1)

The application for hosting an official 3rd party event.

Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Contact Name*
Title*
Company or Organization*
Address*
This company/organization is:*
- Nonprofit
- For-profit
Daytime Phone:*
Evening Phone:
Email*
Please provide the name of your event and a detailed description. Include date, time and location. If necessary, attach additional sheets for detail.*
Additional sheets for event description
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Max. file size: 16 MB.
Is this is an annual event?*
- Yes
- No
If yes please provide:
Names of current sponsors (this information is for awareness only should we have a shared sponsor or if there is a conflict of mission between Dare to Care and a sponsor):*
Previous Beneficiary contact name*
Previous Beneficiary contact phone number*
If no:
Have you hosted a beneficiary event before?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please provide the event title, date and beneficiary contact information*
Additional Info
Please estimate your donation to Dare to Care Food Bank, including a percentage and dollar amount of proceeds:*
What, if any, support will you be requesting from Dare to Care Food Bank?*
(i.e. staff attendance, presentation, logo usage, event staffing, promotion assistance, etc.)
What is your plan for publicity for your event?*
(All promotional materials using Dare to Care Food Bank’s name or logo must be approved prior to distribution.)
Why did you choose Dare to Care Food Bank as your event beneficiary?*
Additional Files & Confirmation
Additional Files to Upload
Remember to attach all supporting documents including (if available), information about your organization, drafts of printed promotional pieces that will include Dare to Care Food Bank’s name or logo, etc., and mail all information along with this form to:
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Max. file size: 16 MB.
I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions and verify that all of the information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.*
- I agree

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Join forces with us to end hunger!

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Taste of Derby Festival

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Have an idea for an event?

3rd Party Event Application (1)

If yes please provide:

If no:

Additional Info

Additional Files & Confirmation