Join Us for the Bread & Butter Gala!
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In Honor of our 15th Anniversary, the Founders, Fred and Sharon Domke, The Bridge Bread Board of Directors and Staff cordially invite you to join us at our fourth annual Bread & Butter Gala on October 2, 2026 in the Starlight Room at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel.
The fundraising event will include dinner, raffles, pulls, silent auctions for luxury trips and a live auction.
This will be a true Gala. Recommended attire is Black Tie Optional. Tickets include:
- The event in the Starlight Room at The Chase Park-Plaza
- A coupon for parking in the self-park garage
- Crab Cakes and Deviled Egg Hor D’oeuvres
- A gourmet (3 course) plated dinnerSalad: Mixed Greens, Pickled Red Onions, Goat Cheese, House Vinaigrette
- Crispy Chicken (GF) or Grilled Teres Major Steak (GF) with Potatoes Au Gratin (GF), and Charred Broccolini (GF).
- Red Velvet Cheesecake
- Premium open bar (3 hours)
Cocktails and Silent Auction begin at 6pm, with Dinner and the program to follow.
Our Emcee for the evening will be the charismatic Mary Caltrider from 5 on Your Side. Joining her will be the Cocktail Hour Host Steve Harris from First Alert 4.
We are truly honored to welcome this year’s keynote speaker, Marie Kenyon J.D. Director, Office of Peace & Justice, Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Join us to honor our journey, celebrate our bakers, and help Bake Away Homelessness
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Gala? The Gala will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Starlight Room at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel, 212 N Kingshighway Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108.
Who is the emcee and keynote speaker? Mary Caltrider returns as our Emcee, and Marie Kenyon J.D. Director, Office of Peace & Justice, Archdiocese of St. Louis is our keynote speaker.
What is the dress code? The dress code is “black-tie optional.” We recommend a mix of business suits or tuxedos for men and fancy evening gowns for ladies. You can check out photos from our past galas for inspiration on our website.
Will there be an auction? Yes! We’ll have both silent and live auctions with incredible items to bid on. If you would like to donate an item, please contact Mike Heeley at mheeley@bridgebread.org, or fill out our donation form here.
