Auction Details
Live Auction
Explore a preview of our amazing live auction packages! The live auction will take place during the program at the Dish Gala on October 11.
Silent Auction
The silent auction is now open online! Visit this link, click ‘Browse & Bid’, and enter your information to browse and bid the auction.
The Dish Gala auction closes on Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. Whether you’re joining us in person or participating virtually, you can browse and bid!
With items and experiences at every price point, you are sure to find something you’ll love and help provide needed meals while you’re at it, too. All proceeds from the auction will help us continue our work to end hunger.
Silent Auction Preview
Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold donated by Filigree Jewelers
Add some sparkle to your collection with this beautiful tennis bracelet. Made from 14 karat yellow gold, the bracelet features round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling 3.00 carats and set in invisible prongs that allow them to catch the light with every move.
Sauna & Cold Plunge Experience for 10 donated by Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna
Relax and recharge on beautiful Lake Superior with this private sauna experience for 10. Your group will climb aboard Cedar & Stone's floating sauna in Duluth for a 90-minute sauna session with an optional cold plunge, gorgeous views, hydration, and aromatherapy.
MN Wild Suite Experience donated by CJ Schwan’s
Cheer on the Wild from the CJ Schwan’s Suite at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday, October 25 at 5:00 p.m. You’ll receive 12 suite tickets, two parking passes, and $500 in food & beverage credit to ensure you have a night to remember.
In-Home Dining Experience for 8 donated by Dine4Dinners®
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a home-cooked, multi-course meal! Personal chef Carline Bengtsson will help you create a custom menu, then prepare a delicious five-course meal for up to eight guests from the comfort of your own home.
Two Tickets for Dish Gala 2026 donated by Dish Gala Committee
Get ahead of the planning game and guarantee your seat at next year’s table with two tickets for Second Harvest Heartland's 23rd annual Dish Gala, scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026!
Curated Brunch for 10 at Hope Breakfast Bar donated by Purpose Restaurants
This one-of-a-kind, elevated brunch experience will feature a thoughtfully crafted menu and beverage pairings for 10 guests at any Hope Breakfast Bar location.
Health & Wellbeing Tech Bundle donated by Rosedale Chevrolet
Set your sights on a health-forward 2026 with this bundle of tech goodies. Included is an Oura Ring and one-year Oura Membership, a Loftie Clock, a Hypervolt Go 2 massager, plus a $100 Whole Foods gift card.
MN Wild Multi-Game Package donated by Teri & Robert Crosby
Enjoy the Minnesota Wild season ticket holder experience with four RBC Wealth Management Club Level tickets at Center Ice and premium parking for one vehicle at your choice of two games during the Wild’s 2025-2026 season.
Weekend at Hotel Emery donated by Emery, Trinchero Family Estates, and Anonymous
Kick back and enjoy this staycation experience at Hotel Emery in Minneapolis! You’ll stay in a studio suite and receive valet parking at Emery, plus two tickets for the season-opening performance of A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater and two bottles of wine!
Minnesota Twins Suite Experience donated by Mortenson Company
Get ready for a spectacular and intimate experience at Target Field, where your group of 20 will take in a Twins game during the 2026 season from the luxury of your own suite. One valet parking pass and a $500 food and beverage credit are included!
Games
During the pre-event event reception, participate in our Wine Wall and Restaurant Gift Card Pull games where you are guaranteed to walk home with a high-end bottle of wine (valued $20+) or local restaurant gift card (valued $50+).
Cash, check, or debit card is needed to play the games (credit cards not accepted). An ATM is available onsite, if needed. Games close at 7 p.m. on October 11.
Wine wall
$20 to play, guaranteed to win
Purchase a flower from a volunteer, either at the Wine Wall in the Great Hall or roaming throughout the pre-event space. The tag on the flower will correlate to a bottle of wine on the shelf. Volunteers will package your bottle and have it ready for you to take home at Check Out in the Great Hall at the end of the evening.
Restaurant Gift Card Pull
$50 to play, guaranteed to win
Locate the volunteers with the gold baskets. Pick an envelope from the basket to reveal a gift card from some of the Twin Cities most beloved restaurant partners including Craft & Crew Hospitality, Bûcheron, Pizza Luce, and dozens more.