Meal of the Year

2025 Meal of the Year

The Meal of the Year is more than just a celebration; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of COCC students. This event raises essential funds for scholarships, helping students pursue their dreams and open doors to endless opportunities.

Each year, Meal of the Year raises nearly $500,000 for COCC scholarships. What makes this event even more special is that many of the volunteers are scholarship recipients themselves and the delicious 4-course meal is expertly prepared and served by COCC's Cascade Culinary Institute staff and students.

For 46 years, we’ve come together for an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional food, live auction, refreshing drinks, engaging conversation and games, and fantastic company—all in support of student success at COCC. We hope to see you there!

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photograph of vic and vicki russell

We are beyond pleased to be honoring Victor and Vicki Russell as the 2025 Meal of the Year honorees. Vicki joined the COCC Foundation Board in 1993. She was inspired by Trish Smith, and quickly discovered a deep passion for the transformative power of scholarships. During her tenure as a board member, the COCC Foundation's assets have significantly increased from $1.7 million to over $30 million, thanks to Central Oregon's generous community.

After 31 years of service, Vicki and Vic remain committed to the Foundation’s mission and the students it supports.

Vicki states, "Scholarships open doors for students to pursue meaningful careers and achieve living-wage jobs, creating a ripple effect that benefits our entire community. Many COCC students are the first in their families to graduate college, sparking generational change for their children and beyond."

"Give generously, as those student scholarships could be your nurse, your dental assistant, your pilot that picks you up in an emergency, or your favorite chef at the restaurant of your choice, among many other options."


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Photos by Karen Cammack