SunRiver Gourmet: A Food & Fundraising Company SunRiver Gourmet represents the best of both worlds: the finest gourmet foods you can find and the most experienced and skilled fundraising team around. From our absolutely delicious foods to our exceptional, streamlined fundraisers, we are all about quality, efficiency, and positive energy. We invite you to experience the difference! Our Story David Polanchek and Damion Smith met almost 20 years ago. While they had very different backgrounds, they shared three special things in common: they were both former athletes, they were both parents of active kids, and they both shared a passion for helping others succeed. Their common interests led to their close friendship, their business partnership, and SunRiver Gourmet.