Stars and Pop-Culture Influencers turned out for the 1st Annual BoxLunch Holiday Gala on Wednesday, November 9th. The gala honored Feeding America and took place at City Market Social House in Los Angeles. The event celebrated 150 million meals donated by BoxLunch to Feeding America since 2015.
SIMU LIU DONATION FEEDING AMERICA CASEY MARCH BOXLUNCH GALA HONORING FEEDING AMERICA Photo by Vivien KillileaGetty Images for BoxLunch
During the event, Dr. Strange and The Multiverse of Madness star Xochitl Gomez introduced the 2022 BoxLunch Giving Ambassador, Simu Liu, who presented Casey Marsh – the Chief Development Officer for Feeding America – a check for $100,000 from BoxLunch. Liu surprised everyone in the audience and Feeding America by revealing that he was so moved by the evening’s festivities, he had decided to double the donation and give $100,000 of his own money to Feeding America.
Photos from the 1st Annual BoxLunch Holiday Gala
The gala was also attended by other marvel alum, such as Emma Caulfield (Wanda Vision), David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man, Ant-Man &The Wasp), Anjali Bhimani (Ms.Marvel), and many more. In addition, for every like that attendees received on their social media posts using the tag #BoxLunchHolidayGala, BoxLunch pledged to donate an additional meal to Feeding America.
Simu Liu November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Isabella Ward attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Xochitl Gomez speaks at the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
David Dastmalchian and Juju Green on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Natalee Linez attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
Doc In The Box on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: A general view of atmosphere at the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
David Dastmalchian and Juju Green on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Natalee Linez attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America. Phot by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Anjali Bhimani attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
SIMU LIU DONATION FEEDING AMERICA CASEY MARCH BOXLUNCH GALA HONORING FEEDING AMERICA Photo by Vivien KillileaGetty Images for BoxLunch
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Cassandra James attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Simu Liu speaks at the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
Simu Liu on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Paloma Garcia Lee attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
Doc In The Box on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
Simu Liu
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
David Dastmalchian and Juju Green on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Bret Iwan attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
David Dastmalchian and Juju Green on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
David Dastmalchian on November 9th 2022 in Los Angeles, CA at the BoxLunch Holiday Gala. Photo by Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Emma Caulfield Ford speaks at the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
Trisha Hershberger
PC: Josh LaCount
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Simu Liu donates $100,000 to Feeding America to match BoxLunch’s donation of $100,000 at the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: BoxLunch Gala Honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Shar Jackson attends the BoxLunch gala honoring Feeding America on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for BoxLunch)
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