The Wilton Rancheria Tribe in California raised over $200,000 for hunger relief organizations as part of its third annual Wilton Rancheria Charity Golf Tournament, held in partnership with its Sky River Casino property.
“We’ve been connected to our regional food banks long before most people knew our name,” Wilton Rancheria Chairman Jesus Tarango said.
“These relationships are personal to us. They’re built on years of trust, showing up and taking care of our community the way we always have. This work is about consistently being there for our neighbors, and we’re glad to see so many people come together to carry that forward.”
All proceeds went toward benefitting Elk Grove Food Bank Services and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, while the team which finished in first place at the tournament also chose to donate their winnings to both organizations.
Elk Grove Food Bank Services supports approximately 9,000 individuals each month, while nearly 330,000 individuals across Sacramento County access monthly food support through Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services President & CEO Blake Young also spoke on the donations, having said, “Right now, more families than ever in our community are struggling to put food on the table, which makes partnerships like this critically important.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Wilton Rancheria, Sky River Casino and everyone who participated in the tournament for investing in our neighbors facing hunger. Their generosity will help provide at least 300,000 nutritious meals for children, families and seniors across Sacramento County.”
Those in attendance at the Wilton Rancheria Charity Golf Tournament included Sacramento community leaders, business partners and regional supporters.
In March, Sky River Casino opened an expanded gaming floor and increased its total slot machine count to 2,500, as well as opened a new five-story parking structure later in the month.
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