Luckily the local party supply store was loaded with disposable serving items (aluminum warmingtrays & lids, large plastic serving dishes and more) and had a «tart plate» that was perfect.
Local businesses provided donations: Lou Malnati's donated (12) extra large thin crust pizzas, Subway donated trays of fresh warm cookies, Tribe's Ale House donated a gift card, Landmark Flooring donated two $ 250.00 in gift certificates.