Neighbor to Neighbor annual fundraiser
A Gold Glove signed by MLB great Torii Hunter. A football signed by Razorback star and NFL player Keith Jackson.
A basketball signed by Arkansas Basketball Coach Eric Musselman.
Those are some of the live auction items available at this year’s Neighbor to Neighbor Bingo Burger Bash & Silent/Live Auction to be held from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday at the Pine Bluff Country Club.
“Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year and enjoy an evening of bingo, burgers, awesome prizes and live and silent auction items. All proceeds go to fulfilling our mission of feeding the hungry in Jefferson County and providing services to people in crisis,” said Pat Tate, executive director.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the office at (870) 534-2883. Tickets are limited.
Other live auction items include a Harlem Globetrotter basketball, signed by legendary player Geese Ausbie, and Lagos jewelry from Sissy’s Log Cabin.
“For nearly 40 years, Neighbor to Neighbor has served Jefferson County by providing a daily hot meal to anyone who is hungry, monthly food from our food pantry, free clothing and household goods from our Clothes Closet, and assistance with utility bills and medications,” Tate said. “Each month, Neighbor to Neighbor provides over 880 food sacks to more than 700 families. We also serve more than 1,500 hot, healthy lunches each month, and help hundreds of people with overdue bills every year.”
The pantry partners with the Arkansas Food Bank, United Way, Doctor’s Orders Pharmacy, St. Joseph Catholic Church, and many other local churches and organizations to fulfill its mission. Without the support of these organizations and donations from many caring individuals, businesses, and local civic organizations, the agency would not be able to carry out its work.
In addition, Neighbor to Neighbor provides special services for Thanksgiving and Christmas. With the help of Saracen Casino and Resort, Petit Jean Meats and UAPB, the agency distributes holiday food baskets of turkeys or hams and all the holiday fixings. Clients with children ages 2-12 can also sign up for toys for Christmas.
“Neighbor to Neighbor depends on donations and fundraisers for our survival,”Tate said. “Thank you for your support!”