What is the Imagine Ending Hunger Experience?

To recognize our 40^th Anniversary, FBNN is gearing up for a fun and immersive experience by creating a space that allows for you to make your own adventure! Bocce Courts and arcade games in Bundox Bocce for all to enjoy, and for our R/LAB ticket holders a 4-course tasting meal with wine pairing prepared by Chefs Sean Munshaw and Mark Estee with the experience broadcasted on the Bocce screens for everyone to watch and enjoy. Enjoy the crisp, October night on the patio or visit our exhibits to learn more about the history of FBNN and how we plan to continue our mission of Healthy Food. Every Person. Every Day.

What time should I arrive?

The Imagine Ending Hunger Experience runs from 6:00pm-9:30pm on Friday, October 20^th, 2023.

A VIP Reception runs between 5:00pm - 6:00pm for designated sponsor and ticket levels. If your ticket includes this portion of the program, please plan to arrive between 4:45pm-5:00pm for check-in.

GA  and GA Reserved Tickets recommended time of arrival 5:30pm - 6:00pm

R/LAB Seating 1 (6:15-7:15) w/o VIP Reception tickets recommended time of arrival 5:45pm - 6:00pm.

R/LAB Seating 2 (7:30-8:30) w/o VIP reception tickets recommend time of arrival 6:00pm - 6:30pm.

Is there an age restriction for this event?

Yes. The Imagine Ending Hunger Experience is an 18+ event and the R/LAB experience is a 21+ ticket.

Will there be food and drinks served and/or available for purchase?

Yes!  All food served in the food stations located throughout the Bundox Bocce Venue and the hallway between R/LAB and Bundox Bocce venue are included in your ticket price. Food service will be between 6:00pm-8:30pm. The R/LAB ticket holders will also be served a 4-course tasting meal with wine pairing in the R/LAB venue. All tickets include 1 drink ticket per guest; some ticket levels include 2 drink tickets per guest. Drink tickets can be used on non-alcoholic drinks, too. Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. There will be a full bar available along with our Signature mocktails and cocktails. We have partnered with the Renaissance and Bundox Bocce to create our event’s Signature drink, the Lavender Sour. The drink will be featured for the entire month of October. A portion of each sale during the event (and the month of October!) will be donated back to FBNN.  This drink qualifies for drink ticket redemption. 

What is the Dress Code?

Bring your best Bocce Business Casual.

How can I attend?

We have tickets available for sale here. We will also have any unsold tickets available at the door; ticket prices will increase day-of by $25-100 depending on price level.  Purchase tickets before 10/20 for the best price available.

I purchased a ticket, table, and/or sponsorship. Now what?

Awesome! Thank you for your support! If you know who will be joining you, from your ticket purchase confirmation email, please send your guests the link to get them started on registering their ticket. Here, you and your guests will be instructed to update your ticket info and any contact and payment information you want linked to you for bidding. By setting this up before arriving, your whole group can more easily partake in the silent auction and get event notifications right to their own mobile device and/or email.

I can't find my confirmation email. Can you re-send?

Yes! Please reach out to Jessica at jvela@fbnn.org to have us re-send your confirmation and registration link.

I purchased a General Admission ticket. Will I have a place to sit?

While the GA ticket does not guarantee a seat, there is ample seating in the outdoor patio in the Bocce venue, as well as bar stools and bar tops throughout the venue where you will be sure to find a spot to rest, eat and catch up with friends. If you have any special requests, or an inquiry regarding accommodations that we can provide for our guests, please reach out to Jessica at jvela@fbnn.org

How do I bid on the Silent Auction?

If you have access to a smart phone or tablet, we recommend downloading the Givi App. Download for Apple or Google Play at GETGIVI.COM.

Select JOIN EVENT and enter the email you used to purchase/register your ticket. OR select FIND EVENT and search for Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Click on our event when it appears.  Here you can preview our auction or click on Enter Auction to start bidding! Bidding will start at 12pm PST on the day of the event (10/20/23), and the silent auction page will be closed at 8:30pm PST 10/20/23. Online bids are available, and we invite our donors who are unable to attend in-person to explore the amazing offerings of this year’s event and consider supporting us from afar!

I can't attend in person. Can I still support FBNN's 40th Anniversary fundraising efforts?

Yes! Thank you for being a supporter of FBNN. Sign up to attend our event virtually! Register here to attend virtually and set up your Givi account to start bidding.

Do I have to sign-up for email and text notifications?

Yes! It is an opt-in system, and we depend on you to opt-in for notifications so we can communicate with you leading up to, during and at completion of auction. Stay on top of all the bidding action and get special push notifications during the event by signing up for text and/or email notifications. By opting-in, you will receive event updates, updates on items you bid on during the event, when you are out-bid, when the R/LAB demos begin and more!

I purchased a table, sponsorship and/or group of tickets, I entered my CC info, but do not want my guests to use my credit card or debit as their form of payment. Can they each enter their own CC/Debit and contact information?

Absolutely! Each guest/ticket holder must enter their payment info separately. Ticket purchaser can enter their guests’ emails. Once the guest email is entered, they will receive an automated system email prompting them to register. If everyone in your group DID want to use the SAME credit card or form of payment, the information will have to be entered and completed under each guest’s ticket separately.

Are tickets transferable?

Yes! Thank you for purchasing a ticket, but if you can no longer attend, please consider transferring your ticket to a family member, friend or colleague. Please have them bring physical or digital copy of your ticket order confirmation email and we will be able to accommodate them at the door. If you would like to offer your tickets to FBNN as comps, or need assistance prior to 10/20, you can email Jessica Vela at jvela@fbnn.org.

Where do I park and do I have to pay for parking?

Parking for our attendees is free at the Renaissance Downtown Reno Hotel and Spa. Please utilize their self-park, or Valet for free. Tipping is at your discretion. If those parking lots are full, please utilize the National Automobile Museum’s overflow parking.  If you arrive after 6pm, there is a lot of free street parking in the area.

Can I volunteer at this event?

Yes! We have two opportunities for our FBNN volunteers at this event. We have a PM event help shift 5:30pm-9pm. Please visit our volunteer page to sign up. Limited spots available. For more volunteer information, please reach out to Vickie at vjarman@fbnn.org