The Grocery Foundation's 2023 Night to Nurture gala brings industry together in-person
Attendees gathered in support of The Grocery Foundation and Kids Help Phone
The Grocery Foundation's Night to Nurture gala made its long-awaited in-person return on Jan. 28, with more than 3,000 attendees from across the industry flocking to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the event.
Swipe through the gallery below for a peek inside this year's gala, held annually in support of The Grocery Foundation and Kids Help Phone.
Photography courtesy The Grocery Foundation
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Jason Derulo in concert -
Attendees at the gala's after party -
Night to Nurture "house band" The Doubts perform at the after party -
Student artist (Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts) painting live for the silent auction -
Guests were served charcuterie and other delicious fare -
This year's raffle prize – the 2023 Lexus 250UXh (Hybrid) -
Guests in black tie attire on the red carpet -
Walking the red carpet to enter the reception, with sponsor banners on display -
The rush to buy car raffle tickets -
Guests enjoy cheese and charcuterie in the reception -
Student artist (Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts) painting live for the silent auction -
Arterra’s 360 Video Booth -
"Paparazzi" (Humberview Secondary School theatre students) capturing photos on the red carpet -
Guests peruse the silent auction -
Attendees pose on the red carpet -
Table setting featuring Aero chocolate bars -
VIP reception. L to R: Aaron, Kathy, Winnie and Lise of Kids Help Phone -
VIP reception. L to R: Tom Shurrie (CFIG), Michael Medline (Sobeys), Brock Furlong (Stampede Meats and TGF Board Treasurer), Margaret Hudson (Burnbrae Farms), John McFall (Burnbrae Farms) -
VIP reception. L to R: Paul Bravi (Food Basics); Anna Bvosellina and Mike Ruff (PepsiCo); and Anna Ruff -
Walking the red carpet en route to the reception -
Tables set and awaiting special guests in the dining room -
Mingling in the reception -
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Guests in the dining room -
L to R: Canadian Grocer publisher Vanessa Peters, managing editor Kristin Lairdand account manager Karishma Rajani -
Dining room with some of the sponsor banners on display -
Kathy Hay, president & CEO, Kids Help Phone -
Shaun McKenna, executive director, The Grocery Foundation -
Car Raffle draw. MC Anne-Marie Mediwake with Bob Tasikas of Don Valley North Lexus -
Shannon Whitaker, winner of the 2023 Lexus 250UXh with Bob Tasikas of Don Valley North Lexus -
Sharing the experience on social media at #NightToNurture -
Jason Derulo in concert -
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An enthusiastic crowd for the Jason Derulo concert