“There was crab everywhere,” say one diner. “Best crab feed I’ve been too,” said another. “Very crabby,” yet another.
Held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, ACC’s 11th Annual Crab Feed drew more than 800 enthusiastic guests from Sacramento and the Bay Area. They devoured 4,200 pounds of crab and 800 pounds of short ribs, and 300 pounds of rice in a single sitting.
It was so messy, in a good way, that people showed up with latex gloves, towel bibs, and special tools to emancipate the meat from the shell. Their crustacean opponents didn’t stand a chance.
The annual event raised money to support ACC’s educational, housing, and social services for seniors. It was catered by SASF in Elk Grove.
Each diner was given 16-page printed program containing messages from ACC leaders and elected officials in the community. It recognized 2019 Crab Feed Committing for their dedication and hard work:
- Lori Lee, Co-Chair
- Debbie Seid, Co-Chair
- Winston Ashizawa
- Evelyn Chin
- Jean Chong
- Lorna Fong
- Marcia Matsuda
- Don Morishita
- Janet Sakata
- Jean Shiomoto
- Sylvia Tang
- Alfred Yee
- William Yee
In their joint message, ACC CEO Darrick Lam and ACC President Winston Ashizawa said:
“We want to thank the ACC Crab Feed Committee, co-chaired by Lori Lee and Debbie Seid, for planning this event which took many months, as well as SASF and the 120 volunteers who prepared the food and venue.
There are two reasons why this event is ALWAYS sold out. First, the Dungeness crab on tonight’s menu is simply the best. It’s fresh from the coastal waters of Oregon and Washington. SASF President Don Lee and his culinary magicians are amazing. Their recipe and cooking method should be the gold standard for all
crab feeds!
The second reason is that tonight’s attendees support ACC’s mission. They’re here to say thank you and to feel the love and energy of the ACC family. Many of them attend our education programs. Others have friends and family members who live at ACC and receive great care. Thank you for being here.”
