The Fire Family Foundation (FFF) will hold Ranch to Table: A Fire Family Foundation Benefit, 3-8 p.m. May 23 at the historic San Julian Ranch on the Central Coast.
The event is presented in partnership with Elizabeth Poett, seventh-generation rancher and host of “Ranch to Table” on the Magnolia Network.
“Set against the backdrop of one of California’s oldest family-run ranches, Ranch to Table will bring together community members, local leaders, and supporters for an evening celebrating connection, resilience, and the families who stand behind our firefighters,” organizers said.
“Ranch to Table is designed as a restorative and joy-filled experience that not only honors firefighters, but also recognizes the often unseen resilience and emotional labor of their spouses and partners,” they said.
Proceeds from the event will support programs focused on mental wellness, family resilience, and peer connection within the fire service community.
“This event is about more than a meal,” said Danelle Campbell, Fire Family Foundation executive director. “It’s about creating space for restoration, honoring the strength of fire families, and ensuring they have access to the mental and emotional support they need to thrive.”
Attendees will enjoy a seasonal, family-style dining experience inspired by Poett Campbell’s cookbooks and television series, highlighting Central Coast ingredients and ranch traditions.
The event will also feature hands-on ranch activities, including branding demonstrations, wreath-making, learn-to-rope experiences, and wine and olive oil tastings from local producers.
The evening will include live music, storytelling, and both silent and live auctions featuring curated travel, culinary, and regional experiences. A Fund-a-Need paddle raise will provide guests the opportunity to directly support Fire Family Foundation programs that serve firefighter families across California.
Poett, whose Ranch to Table events are known for their authenticity and connection to land and legacy, said she enjoys bringing people together around food, land, and shared experiences, and is honored to partner with the Fire Family Foundation to support such an important mission.
Tickets are $250 per person, with table sponsorship opportunities also offered for individuals, businesses and organizations.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to buy tickets, visit www.firefamilyfoundation.org or contact Danelle Campbell at dcampbell@firefirstcu.org.
Fire Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; Tax ID #36-4613248.
The Fire Family Foundation is the charitable arm of Firefighters First Credit Union. The foundation’s mission is to strengthen the resilience and well-being of firefighter families through innovative programs focused on mental and emotional health, connection and support.