2024 Annual Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser
Saturday, September 28, 2024
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Comus Farm * Dickerson, MD
Providing Hope And Inspiration
Our 2024 Annual Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser is a celebration of the incredible work we have done as a community to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care, and to raise funds to ensure this important work continues. Since 2013, we have distributed over 250,000 Comfort Cases and Comfort XL duffel bags to children in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
With 700 children entering foster care every day, and over 430,000 currently in care, we must keep going. Thank you for joining our mission to eliminate trash bags from the system. You are truly making a difference by letting these children know that they matter.
Now Accepting 2024 Live & Silent Auction Donations
2024 Auctioneer: Max Wolf, Wolf Auction Group
Do you have an item to donate for our Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser auction?
We seek items like experiences, getaways, unique collectibles, and more for inclusion in our live and silent auctions. Donating an auction item is a great way to support Comfort Cases’ mission. For businesses, this is an opportunity to gain exposure while supporting a good cause. All donors will be acknowledged in the Annual Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser Program.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit Comfort Cases’ mission to inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care.
A Message From Our Founders
The Comfort Cases’ 2024 Annual Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser will be a festive fall farm fundraiser on the gorgeous grounds of The Comus Farm in Dickerson, Maryland. The “countryside chic” event will include awards, auctions, dinner, entertainment, and many more surprises.
Save the date for Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Stay tuned for exciting upcoming announcements tied to 2024 Annual Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser!
Rob & Reece Scheer
Founders
The 2024 Fostering Futures Hope Scholarships
In 2015, Comfort Cases began awarding scholarships to support youth in foster care attending college or trade school. Each scholarship will provide tuition assistance to graduating high school seniors enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program or trade school program in the Fall of 2024.
According to the most recent research, less than 3% of youth in foster care graduate from college. The Comfort Cases community is committed to changing that number. Education opens doors to better opportunities, and every child deserves the chance for a bright future.
See Our 2024 Featured Guests & Entertainment
2024 Host/Emcee, Jen Lilley
A star on both the silver and small screens, including the Academy Award-winning film THE ARTIST, NBC’s iconic daytime series “Days of Our Lives,” ABC’s “General Hospital,” and a regular leading lady on the HallmarkChannel, actress/singer/philanthropist, Jen Lilley has tackled countless roles throughout her illustrious career.
As a teenager, Jen garnered the National Educators Award for her work in Guatemala. She is known for advocating children’s rights and supports charities that focus on protecting children against physical and sexual abuse, human trafficking, and the world water crisis. Truly selfless, Jen is a foster and adoptive parent herself and is a celebrity ambassador for the child abuse and treatment organization Childhelp, Project Orphans, ECPAT, Olive Crest, The Dave Thomas Foundation, The Thirst Project, The Los Angeles Mission,Oneless, A21, Children of the Night, and the Innocent Justice Foundation. She also serves on the board of The Tulsa Girls Home and The Inner-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
2024 Keynote Speaker, Cowboy Jax
aka Jack Young | N.VUE Productions
Jax is a U.S. Veteran with decades of experience in the entertainment industry, both in front of the camera and behind it: a singer/songwriter, film & TV actor, director, writer, producer, model, and dance instructor/choreographer. As an Executive Producer and Creative Director, he has worked in association with brands such as Discovery Channel, SEMA Auto Show, and Orange County Choppers. He is also the founder and visionary behind N.VUE Productions, Rising Cinema Productions, Cowboy Jax Enterprises.
Jax went to 13 different elementary schools. He was subject to the foster care system at 5 years old. With a lifetime of experiencing multiple traumas to include suicide and homelessness, Jax was also told by his high school principal at sixteen, “you’ll either be dead or in prison by the time you’re 25”. These among many other reasons is why Jax is dedicated to inspiring foundations like Comfort Cases and prolific visionary people like Rob Scheer.
“Being resilient isn’t an option, it’s necessary.” – Cowboy Jax
2024 Musical Guests, The Como Brothers
The Como Brothers, Matt and Andrew Como, are musicians from Long Island New York who are passionate about their original music and heartfelt lyrics. Combining a rock and pop easy-listening sound with a blues vibe, they have written and recorded multiple albums and EP’s of original songs. Matt and Andrew have had songs featured in TV shows such as ABC’s General Hospital, CBS’s The Young & the Restless, Fox Channel’s Call Me Kat, E! Network’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians, MTV’s The Real World, Oxygen’s Best Ink and more! The brothers’ music is also featured on global in-store playlists for H&M and Zara.
Event Details
Farm-To-Table Feast | Sommelier Wine Pairings | Silent & Live Auction | Dinner | Entertainment
Location: Comus Farm
Date & Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address: 16520 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Attire: Countryside Chic
2024 Farm-to-Table Feast Menu
Inspired by Palm Springs, California Master Chef and Author, Nanette Smalley
Hotel Details
Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center
Comfort Cases Special Group Rate: $232.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Attend the 2024 Feast-and-Fundraiser!
JOIN USCan’t Join Us This Year?
2023’s Event Was Supported By:
BAG BUSTER PREMIER SPONSOR
COMFORT CREATORS SPONSOR
CHARACTER CULTIVATORS SPONSORS
COMPASSION CARRIERS SPONSOR
HOPE HEROES SPONSORS
DIGNITY DRIVERS SPONSORS
Thank you to our 2023 Backyard BBQ Auction and In-Kind Donations!
See Our 2023 Supporters2023 Annual BBQ Photos
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2022 Event Photos – 10th Anniversary!
We’re excited to be adding a selfie booth from DigiBooths! Make sure to stop through and snap a few pics at the 2023 Annual Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser so you can email and text them to your phone.
Additional Questions
To share ideas or inquire further about Comfort Cases’ 2024 Annual Farm-to-Table Feast & Fundraiser, contact our Planning Team at benefit@comfortcases.org.