Summer Recap

Summer at the Marcella Foundation has been nothing short of amazing! We were honored to receive the Community Enrichment Award from the Tahoe Chamber, wrapped up another rewarding season of ReadingPals, and had the joy of joining the incredible Longest Table event. On top of all that, we celebrated a major milestone—our 500th food rescue with FeedTahoe! It’s been a season full of community, connection, and meaningful impact.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Tahoe Chamber has honored us with the Blue Ribbon Award for Community Enrichment—an incredible recognition of the work our team and community make possible.

Our ReadingPals pilot program at Tahoe Valley Elementary was a wonderful success! Each week, 16 dedicated volunteers brought confidence, connection, and a love of reading to local students, making a meaningful impact that will last far beyond the classroom.

A huge thank you to our 44+ volunteers and the South Tahoe High School football team for giving more than 230 hours of their time! Their dedication helped us raise over $20,000 for the Family Resource Center of South Lake Tahoe, providing vital support to local families and making a real difference in our community. We’re so inspired by this year’s impact that we’re already planning for next year!

We were pumped to run a concession booth at the 2025 American Century Championship, turning every bite into support for our programs! With the help of 85+ amazing volunteers and our newest Food Rescue Heroes, we served event attendees while rescuing 40 trays of prepared food for local nonprofits—proving that good food can do even more good.

This month, we’re celebrating an exciting milestone—FeedTahoe has completed its 500th food rescue! Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and community partners, that’s 500 times we’ve kept food out of the landfill and into the hands of those who need it most.

This summer has been full of milestones, community, and meaningful impact. From celebrating our 500th food rescue with FeedTahoe to raising funds for local families, we’re reminded of the incredible power of volunteers, partners, and neighbors coming together. We’re already looking ahead to next year, excited to continue making a difference and creating even more moments that strengthen our community. Want to volunteer with us? Click here to learn more!