Auction Update
Join Us on July 16, 2026
5:30 pm Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm Dinner and Auction Program
Since 2002, our donors have faithfully gathered with us each summer for the Samaritan Center Annual Dinner and Auction. From our humble beginnings in the Undercroft of St. Joseph Cathedral to filling the entire ground floor of Capital Plaza, this event has grown into our premier fundraising celebration and an opportunity to bring together friends, supporters, volunteers, and community partners for an evening of fellowship and support for the mission of the Samaritan Center.
In 2026, we are excited to welcome guests to Capital Bluffs Event Center as we continue this cherished tradition. The Annual Dinner and Auction remains our primary fundraiser and a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when our community comes together to support neighbors in need. Without your generosity, the mission of the Samaritan Center would not be possible.
This year's theme, "Stars of the Garden," celebrates the people who make our mission possible—the donors, volunteers, community partners, and supporters whose generosity shines brightly throughout our community. Their compassion and commitment help us provide food, assistance, and hope to our neighbors facing difficult times.
The evening offers something for everyone, including:
- Cocktail Hour
- Silent Auction
- Games and Raffles
- Dinner
- Live Auction
- Filling the Pantry Direct Appeal
Ticket Information
- Individual Ticket: $100
- Table of 8: $800
- Table of 10: $1,000
Attire: Business Casual / Summer Wedding
For reservations or additional information, please call 573-634-7776.
Contact 573-634-7776 for Reservations
Can't Attend? Here is How to Help!
Pledge for Pallet - Food Donation
Several years ago, our auction coordinator asked a young girl what her favorite thing about coming to the Samaritan Center was. Her answer was simple: sometimes her family's food order included a box of macaroni and cheese. From that moment on, our Auction Committee made it a mission to ensure that kid-friendly pantry staples—those small comforts that mean so much to children and families—would always be available.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, last year we raised nearly $50,000 through our Filling the Pantry appeal to help meet immediate food assistance needs. Today, as families continue to face rising grocery costs, higher housing and utility expenses, and ongoing economic uncertainty, the demand for food assistance remains at record levels. More of our neighbors are turning to the Samaritan Center for help, and we need your support now more than ever.
Donations to this fund help provide nutritious, family-friendly food items and ensure that children and parents have access to the essentials they need during difficult times.
All donations to this fund are eligible for the Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit, which provides a 50% tax credit on qualifying donations of up to $5,000 per taxpaying individual or corporation.
Help us fill the pantry and feed families today!