The Crowd: Fashion show and luncheon bring out donors to help food bank meet its mission

Claudia Bonilla Keller, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, left, stands with donor Michelle Merage at the 32nd annual Harvesters event. “For 32 years, Harvesters has stood by Second Harvest Food Bank in its mission to provide nutritious food to families and children in need in Orange County,” said Jassel Kaye, Harvesters chair. Each year, every single dollar raised during the Harvesters Fashion Show & Luncheon goes directly to Second Harvest Food Bank, ensuring hungry neighbors across Orange County are fed and nourished.” The day began with a stunning champagne reception hosted by South Coast Plaza’s Mikimoto, the renowned purveyor of the world’s highest-quality pearls and pearl jewelry. “For over two decades, South Coast Plaza has been honored to partner with Harvesters’ mission to support Second Harvest Food Bank,” shared Debra Gunn-Downing, executive director of marketing at South Coast Plaza. Harvesters’ dedication is truly helping us not only meet the need, but to also anticipate what is to come.” Among those spotted in the fashionable crowd were Harvesters co-founders Jill Johnson-Tucker and Jennifer Van Bergh, Teddie Ray, board member Second Harvest Food Bank, David Hasenbalg of City National Bank, Clara Paye, founder, UNiTE Food, Jennifer Niccol, Sunny Reelhorn Parr, from Ralphs and Food 4 Less, and Dareen Khatib, Orange County Department of Education, all front and center for the event.