Fall 2024

188 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 4 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Brighter Bites, Monterey County 2nd Annual Luncheon Melissa Chernetsky, Jenn Cesario Photos by Kelli Uldall T he sun shone as over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the generous ag industry and supporters of Brighter Bites. In the beautiful courtyard at the Club at Pasadera, the President’s Awards honored the outstanding contributions of Tonya Antle and Church Brothers Farms. Money raised supports nutrition and education programs for K-6 kids, increasing food security through weekly hands-on access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Jennifer Rosenthal, Aaron Shields, Leslie Steinway Connie & Graham Yost Tanya Mason, Jenny Panziera, Thelma Mason, Diane Stracuzzi, Jamie Stracuzzi Marilyn Seeley, Steffanie Smith, Lisa McNeece Fox & Gabrielle Fiorentino Jazlyne, Kaylynn, Meredith Sean & Erin Massa Chuck Church, Rich Dachman, Steve Church, Jose Lopez, Raul Sandoval, Humberto Garcia Erik Uppman, Ted Balestreri, Mike Zimmerman, Vince Balestreri Steffanie Smith, Tonya Antle, Matt Seeley, Miranda Jackson Ann & Steve Packer Cathy Green, Paul Barber, Catherine McCauley, Mark Green and Miranda Jackson Rich Dachman, Tonya Antle Photos: Courtesty of Brighter Bites