The COCC Foundation’s 33rd annual Meal of the Year benefit raised more than $200,000 for scholarship assistance for COCC students and related Foundation activities.
“This is a wonderful result, especially for the students who will benefit through the scholarships they will receive. Central Oregonians care deeply—we appreciate this generosity,” said Jim Weaver, executive director of the COCC Foundation.
This year’s benefit included “The Taste of the Town” on March 7 and the “Meal of the Year” dinner dance and auctions on March 8. The Friday event featured signature selections from 21 local restaurants, a martini bar and music by High Street Band. The sold-out Saturday dinner dance featured a gourmet dinner prepared by The High Desert Chapter of the American Culinary Federation, live and silent auctions and music by High Street Band.
Ron and Wilda Bryant were honored for their longtime support of the COCC Foundation scholarship program as well as many causes in Central Oregon and beyond.