Western Treasure Valley Food System Partnership Celebrates a Successful Night of Music, Community Spirit and Giving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 17, 2025
Contact: Lindsay Grosvenor, LGrosvenor@OregonFoodBank.org

Western Treasure Valley Food System Partnership Celebrates a Successful Night of Music, Community Spirit and Giving

Ontario, OR. — The Western Treasure Valley Food System Partnership is grateful for everyone who participated in the Karaoke for a Cause community fundraiser, an evening dedicated to celebration, community and strengthening local food security.

Held to support Oregon Food Bank Southeast Oregon Services and the future Ontario Community Food Center, this event brought together residents from across the region in a holiday karaoke showdown. Community members nominated local leaders, business owners and neighbors to take the stage, creating a fun, memorable showcase of talent and generosity.

“I love everything you’re doing to support community by encouraging community and addressing food insecurity in one event. I’m looking forward to the next one!” said Elizabeth Hill, an attendee.

This year’s impact was amplified by the support of an anonymous donor who matched every dollar, making the over $2,800 raised go twice as far in supporting programs that expand access to nourishing food and bolster the regional food system.

Fundraising teams representing several key community organizations added friendly competition to the night’s festivities. Participants included:

• City of Ontario

• Mrs. Ohh's Cookie Co.

• Ontario Grocery Outlet

• Plaza Inn Restaurant

• Snake River Pediatrics

The Western Treasure Valley Food System Partnership extends gratitude to all performers, donors, sponsors, volunteers and attendees who helped make the evening a success. There’s still time to donate to the future Ontario Community Food Center at OregonFoodBank.org/Karaoke.

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For media inquiries contact Lindsay Grosvenor LGrosvenor@OregonFoodBank.org.

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About Western Treasure Valley Food System Partnership

The Western Treasure Valley Food System Partnership (WTVFSP) is a collaboration of social service and food systems partners across the Western Treasure Valley region, in rural eastern Oregon and western Idaho. The WTVFSP works to improve the coordination and sustainability of the regional food system by sharing nutrition support programs and education, and food-system-related economic development opportunities in the area.