Project Angel Food, on Saturday August 21st, hosted their annual Angel Awards gala event to recognize the efforts of individuals and businesses who contributed to the non-profit’s cause. The event raised much needed funds to deliver 13,000 meals a week to those with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life threatening diseases in Los Angeles County. One of the highlights of the evening was Academy Award Nominated Actress, Amy Adams, presenting Paramount Pictures an Angel Award.
MC Pauley Perrette
Pauley Perrette, actress, board member, and event chair led the sold out gala’s festivities. Project Angel Food kicked off the evening with cocktails and a stellar silent auction with music provided by Kevin Posey. The dinner program began with a musical performance by Euriamis Losada “EL” and Brian Kinler as people enjoyed their dinner that was cooked by Project Angel Food volunteers and chefs.
Pauley Perrette with Project Angel Food volunteers at Angel Awards.
Community Garden Program
Actress and volunteer, Leslie Bibb joined the evening by introducing Project Angel Food’s new Community Gardens program, a partnership to grow organic vegetables for the meals cooked and delivered to the people they serve. Comedienne Kim Coles once again lent her comical persuasive talents to the live auction with professional auctioneer Vanessa Thanos. Items included an incredible trip package to Buenos Aires as well as the opportunity to sponsor all of the meal delivered to mothers on Mother’s Day.
Kate Aselton, Leslie Bibb, Executive Director Margaret Steel and Sara Rue.
VIP Guest List
Other celebrities that were in attendance were as follows: Sean Murray(NCIS), Sara Rue (Eastwick, Big Bang Theory), Barrett Foa (NCIS:LA), Peter Paige (Queer As Folk), Tracy 
Ryerson (The Real L Word), Katie Aselton (Cyrus), Marcellas Reynolds (E! Correspondent, How Do I Look), and Suzanne Tracht (Top Chef Masters, Owner, Jar).
Project Angel Food’s Mission
100% of the proceeds from Angel Awards 2010 benefitted Project Angel Food. Project Angel Food’s mission is to nourish the body and spirit of men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. Volunteers and staff cook and deliver free and nutritious meals prepared with love throughout Los Angeles County, acting out of a sense of urgency because hunger and illness do not wait. For more information about Project Angel Food including how to volunteer, log on to www.projectangelfood.org.
