Blue Jean Ball

The 17th annual Blue Jean Ball, the FoodBank’s signature fundraising event, attracts more than 500 friends of the FoodBank, including leaders from some of New Jersey’s most-respected corporations and institutions. This year’s Ball, “Home on the Range” is set for Saturday, April 21, at our warehouse in Hillside.

In addition to enjoying Western-style entertainment, guests will sample tasting-style menus prepared by outstanding chefs from across New Jersey. Adding to the festivities:  After The Reign, New Jersey’s Premiere Country Band, an open bar, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle.

View the full event invitation for complete details. There are also a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Rachel Wood (908-355-3663 x 252) if you are interested in purchasing tickets or Theresa Forsman (908-355-3663 x 254) to purchase an ad in our ad journal or other sponsorship opportunities.

Blue Jean Ball 2012

Thank you to the more than 575 attendees at the 2011 Blue Jean Ball. Special thanks go out to all of our Blue Jean Ball sponsors, featured below:

We hope you enjoyed everything from the cocktail hour, to the miniature golf, and the music of the B-Street Band. And of course, the food! Another thank you goes out to our six food vendors – Harvest Group, Compass,Sodexo, Stop & Shop, Gourment Dining, Calabria, Charlie Brown’s – as well as our own Community Kitchen.

The dynamic Blue Jean Ball recipe book featured several recipes from each of the vendors. See it here. Enjoy photos from the event below: