Get your Tickets for the Bonaventure Senior Living Chefs' Nite Out October 5, 2014! Did you know that forty-nine million Americans, including 15.9 million children, are receiving food assistance annually? In Oregon, this means 1 in 5 families rely on food banks to stave off hunger. Since 1987, Marion-Polk Food Share has provided hunger-relief services for families living with limited resources in Marion and Polk counties. Just last year alone, the organization distributed 8.2 million pounds of food to local families in need! We are so honored this outstanding organization is again hosting the annual Bonaventure Senior Living Chefs' Nite Out extravaganza at The Salem Convention Center on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014! This signature benefit features more than 40 of Mid-Willamette Valley's finest restaurants (like Bentley's Grill), caterers (like our fine chefs at the Salem Convention Center), brewers and vintners showcasing their best dishes and drinks under one roof. Click here to see more participants in the event this year. Chefs' Nite Out was named 'Best Annual Event' in the 2013 Best of the Mid-Willamette Valley poll. In addition, the Marion-Polk Food Share was named 'Best Nonprofit' in the same poll for 3 years in a row and 'Best Place to Volunteer' in 2013 & 2012! All ticket proceeds benefit Marion-Polk Food Share. Bring your friends to enjoy an unforgettable evening while helping local families in need and supporting an END to local hunger. Click here for more information. What: The 16th annual Bonaventure Senior Living Chefs' Nite Out extravaganza benefiting Marion-Polk Food Share When: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 Where: Salem Convention Center: 200 Commercial Street SE Salem, Oregon 97301 Tickets: $75 each. Click here to order tickets. Marion-Polk Food Share (MPFS) is the nonprofit regional food bank providing the bulk of the emergency food given out to hungry area residents through our network of over 98 direct-service charities located throughout Marion and Polk counties.