October 1, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Over $550,000 was raised at the 34th Annual Hands Across the Valley, held August 29th at the historic Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, Napa Valley.
Over 480 guests enjoyed a reception featuring noted Napa Valley chefs, restaurateurs and winemakers, followed by a seated dinner provided by Chef Nash Cognetti of Brindare Napa Valley, a live auction and dancing under the stars to one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after bands, Mustache Harbor.
The event was co-hosted by KTVU Anchor Heather Holmes andformer KTVU Sports Director Mark Ibanez and featured surprise celebrity guests including former San Francisco 49ers running back and Super Bowl champion Ricky Watters and Congressman Mike Thompson, along with the entertaining team of Emmy award-winning KCBS Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem and The Voice of the Napa Valley Kellie Fuller who led the live auction raising paddles and money to feed the hungry.
In its 34-year history, Hands Across the Valley has raised millions to benefit the Napa Valley’s safety-net food programs, including the Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, The Table, Feeding it Forward, Molly’s Angels and a variety of other non-profit programs.
The 35th Annual Hands Across the Valley will be held September 11th, 2027 at the historic Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, Napa Valley.
For more information on Hands Across the Valley, visit www.
About Hands Across the Valley
Hands Across the Valley is committed to working toward the goal of a community without Hunger. Hands Across the Valley is a registered non-profit organization.
