FaithCentre has an interesting challenge, and it’s hoping the third annual Tee’d Off at Hunger Golf Scramble, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 11, at Nittany Country Club, will ultimately result in a solution.
Because of the generosity of local growers, community garden members and grocery stores, such as Walmart and Weis Markets, FaithCentre Food Bank has an abundance of fresh produce and frozen meats to distribute to its clients. The problem, however, is how to store it all.
According to Sally McCartney, lead food bank volunteer, the group’s small army of household refrigerators is about 17 years old and “fully expected to just quit working one day.”
There are actually days at the food bank when zucchini outnumber the clients. But, while the organization has plenty of fresh vegetables and lean protein sources to feed the nearly 700 people each month who rely on the food bank, adequate storage facilities are lacking.
If the group can secure the funds to purchase a commercial-grade reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer, it could store fruits and vegetables at ideal temperatures for days longer than it currently is able to do, as well as keep frozen meat continually stocked for those in need.
The goal is to raise $7,000 through the golf scramble. The cost is $75 per golfer, which includes a light lunch, goodie bag, appetizers, dinner and attendance at the silent auction. To add a level of excitement to the event, Jabco Auto Sales is sponsoring a $25,000 prize for a hole-in-one (a designated hole will have different distances for men and women) and a $2,500 putting contest.
There is still an opportunity for a several teams to join. Non-golfers are invited to attend the dinner for $25 a ticket, while space is available.
For more information or to register, contact Nicole Summers at nsummers@faithcentre.info or call (814) 355-0880.
