Clinton Twp., MI - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Macomb Food Program’s $10,000 Elimination Raffle, a fundraiser that helps purchase food for Macomb County food pantries.
The raffle event will be held on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center (43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township).
“This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Linda Azar, division director for Macomb Community Action, Children and Family Services. “Attendance at this event supports a critical need to feed hungry seniors and children in Macomb County.”
Tickets for the raffle are on sale now, with 199 available and priced at $165. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each ticket admits two guests and includes dinner and an open bar. The ticket is an opportunity to win the Grand Prize of $10,000. Attendance is not mandatory to win the cash prize.
In addition to the dinner, there will be a social mixer, bingo and great food. Call 586-469-6004 ext. 1 for tickets.
For more information, visit: Macomb Food Program’s $10,000 Elimination Raffle.
About Macomb Community Action: Macomb Community Action is dedicated to supporting families and individuals through financial hardship. Our work is guided by our mission: Persistent action to diminish poverty and promote independence.
About the Macomb Food Program: The mission of the Macomb Food Program is to provide food to hungry people in Macomb County. Feeding the hungry since 1975, the Macomb Food Program provides immediate relief to those in need of emergency food through a network of more than 50 pantries and hunger relief organizations. The MFP supplies food twice a month at no cost to ensure pantry shelves are stocked. Food to supplement donated non-perishable is purchased with donations and grants.