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Alliance helps stock food bank shelves

Meals on Wheels PLUS showcases day center at networking event.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 10:27 p.m. August 3, 2016
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As members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance mingled for fun and for business Aug. 3, they had another goal in mind — supporting The Food Bank of Manatee. The Alliance held its August networking social at the Daybreak Adult Day Center, run by Meals on Wheels PLUS, which also operates The Food Bank of Manatee.

Food Bank Director Cindy Sloan and Meals on Wheels PLUS vice president of Marketing and Community Relations Sheri Aiello greet guests.
Food Bank Director Cindy Sloan and Meals on Wheels PLUS vice president of Marketing and Community Relations Sheri Aiello greet guests.
Renaissance on Ninth, the catering division of Meals on Wheels PLUS, provided snacks for guest. Appetizers included a shrimp and crabmeat  Louie salad, watermelon gazpacho and more.
Renaissance on Ninth, the catering division of Meals on Wheels PLUS, provided snacks for guest. Appetizers included a shrimp and crabmeat Louie salad, watermelon gazpacho and more.
Adam Miller, of Keller Williams, with Fay Lynne Huang, of Clayton's Siesta Grill, and Natalie Lickfield, of One Stop Cooling and Heating.
Adam Miller, of Keller Williams, with Fay Lynne Huang, of Clayton's Siesta Grill, and Natalie Lickfield, of One Stop Cooling and Heating.
Annemarie Graff and Cherri Kessler, of BMO Harris Bank, pose with Richard Curtis, of Keller Williams.
Annemarie Graff and Cherri Kessler, of BMO Harris Bank, pose with Richard Curtis, of Keller Williams.
Amy McKenna and Ryan Riley represent Synovus Bank.
Amy McKenna and Ryan Riley represent Synovus Bank.
Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips catches up with Tom Cofer, of Grow Financial Credit Union.
Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips catches up with Tom Cofer, of Grow Financial Credit Union.
Ron Beck, of Synovus Bank, chats with Haskell Gates, CFO of Meals on Wheels PLUS.
Ron Beck, of Synovus Bank, chats with Haskell Gates, CFO of Meals on Wheels PLUS.
Joe Marra, of Piper Fire Protection, stands with Dawson Hicks, of Sentinel Background Checks.
Joe Marra, of Piper Fire Protection, stands with Dawson Hicks, of Sentinel Background Checks.
East County resident Lynn Pope serves drinks to guests on behalf of Renaissance on Ninth.
East County resident Lynn Pope serves drinks to guests on behalf of Renaissance on Ninth.
Clockwise from front left: Stephanie Grepling, of Meals on Wheels PLUS, chats with Erik Arroyo, of Band, Gates and Dramis Attorneys and Hank and Kay Progar, of AIM Safe Money Advisors.
Clockwise from front left: Stephanie Grepling, of Meals on Wheels PLUS, chats with Erik Arroyo, of Band, Gates and Dramis Attorneys and Hank and Kay Progar, of AIM Safe Money Advisors.
Stephanie Grepling, of Meals on Wheels PLUS, chats with Erik Arroyo, of Band, Gates and Dramis Attorneys and Hank and Kay Progar, of AIM Safe Money Advisors.
Stephanie Grepling, of Meals on Wheels PLUS, chats with Erik Arroyo, of Band, Gates and Dramis Attorneys and Hank and Kay Progar, of AIM Safe Money Advisors.
Grapevine Communication's Gabriela Vest and Britney Guerlin converse with Dana Cutallo, of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee.
Grapevine Communication's Gabriela Vest and Britney Guerlin converse with Dana Cutallo, of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee.
Renaissance on Ninth Executive Chef David Meador tells guests about the dishes he created, including a shrimp and crabmeat Louie salad with guacamole.
Renaissance on Ninth Executive Chef David Meador tells guests about the dishes he created, including a shrimp and crabmeat Louie salad with guacamole.

 

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