Gift for Life announced its list of top 2024 donors, recognizing 43 individuals and companies that have contributed between $500 and $10,000+ during this calendar year. The announcement is part of Gift for Life's continued commitment to acknowledge its generous supporters through a tiered recognition program, launched in 2023.
"The generous gifts from our industry partners are crucial to organizations like World Central Kitchen, which rely on charitable donations to carry out their critical mission," said Sarah Mount, Chair of Gift for Life. "As we approach year-end, we're delighted to broadly recognize the manufacturers, sales agencies, trade media and individuals who have consistently supported our efforts with their contributions."
Recognition tiers include three Diamond Donors ($10,000+), six Platinum Donors ($5,000+), one Gold Donor ($3,000+), 12 Silver Donors ($1,000+), and 21 Bronze Donors ($500+).
The 2024 Gift for Life top donors are as follows:
DIAMOND DONORS ($10,000 or more)
- ANDMORE – Atlanta Market & Las Vegas Market
- Eichholtz Corporation USA
- J. Douglas
- The Link Companies
PLATINUM DONORS ($5,000 or more)
- The John Richard Collection
- Loloi Rugs
- Diana & Heidi Park
- Portico Collection
GOLD DONORS ($3,000 or more)
- Gourmet Catalog
SILVER DONORS ($1,000 or more)
- Be Home
- Claxton Consulting
- Connections Housing
- Fine Lines
- Robert Idol
- Ivystone
- Bob Maricich
- Road Runners
- Schauben & Co
- Cathy & Alan Steel
- Two's Company
BRONZE DONORS ($500 or more)
- Anne McGilvray
- Greg Avitabile
- Brooks Beard
- Dorothy Belshaw
- By Hand Consulting
- C&F Enterprises
- Cook's Warehouse
- Darrah & Co.
- Erika Dluhi
- Jen Dolan
- Scott Eckman
- Mary Evans
- Gift & Home Trade Association
- Go Avex
- Jenny Heinzen-York
- High Point Market Authority
- Jesse James
- Just Got 2 Have It!
- Karen Alweil Studio
- Nancy Lee
- Connie Lineberry
- Ryan Mahoney
- Meet Ribbon
- Mittera
- Sales Producers
- Sarah Mount
- Next Step Reps
- NextGen Dallas
- Karen Olson
- PADDYWAX
- Park Leigh
- Caron Stover
- Dino Nigro
- Sheila Willis
- Jack Witham
- Town Pride
The support of these donors is vital in helping feed those in need during times of crisis around the world. To donate, visit www.giftforlife.org/donate.
Gift for Life was founded in 1992 by a group of gift industry professionals in response to the tragic loss of colleagues due to AIDS. Since then, Gift for Life has raised nearly $6 million for AIDS research, prevention, and treatment, in partnership with organizations such as amfAR (1992–2007) and DIFFA (2008–2020). In 2021, Gift for Life pivoted to support COVID-related hunger relief, and in 2023 the organization continued its focus on global hunger relief efforts, with all proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen's mission to combat crisis-related hunger. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/giftforlife.
Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond. To date, it has served 300 million meals to communities across the globe. In 2020, with COVID-19 straining traditional food security safety nets like school feeding programs, city services and food banks, WCK pivoted to safely distribute individually packaged, fresh meals in communities that needed support and launched the Restaurants for the People program to scale nationwide. Fast forward to 2022 and the escalating crisis in Ukraine and at home. When disaster strikes, WCK's Chef Relief Team mobilizes to the front lines making sure there is always a warm meal, an encouraging word, and a helping hand. World Central Kitchen has supplied tens of millions of fresh, nourishing meals for communities worldwide. Donations will be used to support emergency food relief efforts and resilience programs. For information, visit www.wck.org.
Gift for Life was founded in 1992 by a small group of gift industry professionals responding to the tragic loss of friends and colleagues because of AIDS. Since then, Gift for Life has raised nearly $6M for AIDS research and education, and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment with charity partners AmfAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) (1992-2007) and DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (2008-2020). In 2021, with COVID-19 temporarily causing the cancelation of in-person events at industry markets, Gift for Life pivoted towards online digital events with a specific emphasis on COVID-related hunger relief. In 2023, the all-volunteer organization will continue to support programs that address hunger relief. More information is available at www.facebook.com/giftforlife.
