Join us for an evening of community, celebration, and action.

Shining a Light on Hunger is an inspiring evening dedicated to ensuring food is there when our neighbors need it most. Enjoy a relaxed and meaningful night featuring delicious food, live music, a live and silent auction, and our annual Hunger Hero Awards, all in support of hunger relief across Josephine County.

We are honored to celebrate the individuals and organizations whose compassion, generosity, and service help make this work possible.

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

EVENT DETAILS

Gather with friends, neighbors, and community members for an evening of delicious food, live music, and meaningful impact. Highlights include: 

• Delicious food from Blaze-n-Monkey’s and 541 Fusion
• Live and online auctions featuring unique items and experiences
• Recognition of our annual Hunger Hero Award nominees and recipients
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact for neighbors facing hunger in Josephine County

AUCTION INFORMATION

Online Auction (June 1 - 12, closes at 10:00 AM)
• Bid from anywhere, whether attending in person or from home
• Auction items will be available for viewing at the event
• QR codes throughout the venue make bidding easy
• Volunteers will be available to assist with online bidding

Live Auction (June 11)
• Featured live auction items will be previewed on this website before the event

QUESTIONS?
Please contact our office at (541) 479-5556.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Location:

Vista 222

222 Missouri Flat Road

Grants Pass, OR 97527

2026 Hunger Hero Nominees

Every year, we recognize individuals, businesses, organizations, and community champions whose compassion, generosity, and dedication help make hunger relief possible in Josephine County.

The Hunger Hero Awards celebrate those who go above and beyond to strengthen our community and ensure food is there when neighbors need it most.

We are honored to recognize this year’s nominees and grateful for the many ways they show up for our community.

Aaron Howard, Illinois Valley Family Coalition

Alyssa Cook, Jerome Prairie 

Ash Martell & Jessie Casey, Williams Community Food Pantry

Bonnie Green

Curt Rossknecht & Billy Rossknecht

Cynthia Tyler

Dave Levison

Drew Bouteller, ROC Food Pantry

Endless Summer Garden Supply

Georgia Moulton, MINT

Gladys Aviles, St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen

Grants Pass Active Club

Janet Johnson, Cave Junction Adventist Community Services Pantry

Jessie Fitzgerald

Khloe Stalker

Mark & Jamie Voges

Meredith Hunt, Spiral Living Center

Merlin Community Baptist Church

MINT

Patrick & Misti Hoadley

Richard Pederson

Sean Drury

The Illinois Valley Network of Food Pantries