SnowCap’s 18th annual Dinner and Auction raises $140,000

The return of an in-person auction paid off for a local nonprofit food pantry, securing critical funds that will feed the hungry.

SnowCap Community Charities 18th annual Dinner and Auction, held in April at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport, raised nearly $140,000. It was a return to pre-pandemic numbers, when gathering restrictions prevented the nonprofit organization from bringing all the bells and whistles.

“Our last auction was scheduled for March 14th of 2020 and COVID-19 had other plans.” Said Kirsten Wageman, SnowCap executive director. “The volunteers feel like all of that hard work finally paid off with this year’s event and we all feel so blessed that supporters came together to give, build community and celebrate the work that we do together.”

SnowCap offers food and resources to residents from Gresham, East Portland, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, and unincorporated East Multnomah County. Learn more at snowcap.org.