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Food Network Star and Sumner Native Sandra Lee Visits Spring Fair to Support Food Banks

This weekend, the Puyallup Spring Fair will host the area's biggest food drive with appearances by local celebrity Sandra Lee.

Join Food Network's Sandra Lee and help feed the hungry in our neighborhoods at the Puyallup Spring Fair this Friday and Saturday, April 16-17.

Remember to bring your food donation when you visit the fair at any point this weekend to benefit the food banks of Sumner, Bonney Lake, Auburn, Puyallup and Federal Way.

Lee grew up in Sumner and developed the 'Semi-Homemade' concept, which launched her culinary career, spurring two TV shows, 20 books and the magazine Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade. She hosts the multi-Emmy nominated Sandra's Money Saving Meals and Semi-Homemade Meals on the Food Network. Her books have won critical acclaim for accessibility and creativeness, while remaining frugal and accessible to the modern family.

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Friday night kicks off Lee's weekend events with Cocktails for a Cause, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Farm in the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. The event is sold out, but guests paid $50 for a ticket to enjoy a signature Sandra Lee cocktails and appetizers, with proceeds going to the five local food banks.

On Saturday, the first 300 guests bringing a food or financial donation to the Americraft ShowPlex donation station near the Garden Stage will get VIP seating as Lee demonstrates semi-homemade recipes beginning at 2 p.m. Make sure to get there early to get your wristband! Donations will be accepted starting at 10 a.m.

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Lee works with Share our Strength and Feeding America in local and national markets, which has earned her the President's Volunteer Service Award.

Our local food banks urge you to make a weekend of it and bring a generous donation!

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