Members of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council really outbid themselves at their annual charity auction.
Last year, the Anaheim, Calif.-based organization raised approximately $112,000 for a local charity called Caterina’s Club. This year, members raised $179,055 during live and silent auctions, a raffle and additional contributions on Dec. 14.
FPFC members bid on several items including a Maui vacation, outings with retail produce executives and a baseball bat signed by Los Angeles Dodgers greats Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Fernando Valenzuela and broadcaster Vin Scully.