FLORIDA
Shoot Down Hunger
MFB Florida’s annual “Shoot Down Hunger” clay shoot event on November 4th at the Bermont Shooting Club in Punta Gorda attracted over 80 participants, uniting the community in support of their mission to combat food insecurity. This event showcased the power of unity in addressing hunger and emphasized that even leisure activities can make a difference. With nearly $28,000 raised in one day, it was a successful effort to break down the barriers of hunger affecting many lives.
Midwest Food Bank Georgia’s Harvest of Blessings fundraising dinner took place on October 20th at the Southside Center in Fayetteville, Georgia. The event was attended by approximately 175 attendees and successfully raised over $50,000 in funds. Corporate sponsors for the event included Cooper Lighting, Aberdeen Fine Properties, Eaton Corporation, Panasonic Automotive, Brent Scarbrough & Co., Inc., Tailormade Enterprises, and Piedmont Fayette Healthcare. The guest speaker for the evening was Terry Cummings, a retired NBA player and the Executive Director of the partner agency, Hope Egneto Ministries International, Inc.
The inaugural Midwest Food Bank Peanut Butter Pickleball Tournament, hosted by Midwest Food Bank Georgia at Flat Creek Country Club in Peachtree City, Georgia, was a resounding success. With 145 athletes in action throughout the sunny weekend, the event showcased the thriving pickleball community and demonstrated the power of collective generosity. The tournament collected an impressive 460 pounds of peanut butter through the support of athletes and spectators, benefiting our non-profit partners. Thanks to the sponsors and the contribution of the PTC Fayette Pickleball Club, with its 900+ members assisting in planning, marketing, and logistics, the event’s success sets the stage for an annual tradition, making a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
