Onion luncheon supports those in need

The SOS Star Team was honored at a recent luncheon held at Five Crowns in Corona del Mar.

Some 100 donors to Share Our Selves Costa Mesa gathered for what has become known as the onion luncheon. Generous SOS supporter Kathy Thompson, 1950s Hollywood starlet and current Corona del Mar resident, founded the Star Team in 1994. Thompson gives a bag of sweet Imperial County onions from her ranch to each of the Star Team donors. This year, more than 1,000 pounds were distributed.

Funds raised go directly to programs aiding the needy, providing food, clothing, medical and dental care, counseling, financial aid and more. For more information, call Karen Harrington at (949) 515-5400, ext. 31.