July 25, 2024

A Local Tasting Event Hosted by the OFS Friends Board, Benefiting Operation Backpack.

236

Attendees

$60,761

Net Proceeds

17

Local Vendors

The OFS Friends Board raised more than $60,000, a new record, in support of Operation Backpack. This signature event, held July 25, 2024, featured generous samples of delicious food and cocktails donated by local vendors. Financial donations were raised through local business sponsorships, ticket sales, Golden Ticket Raffles and raffle packages. All proceeds support the Operation Backpack program, which provide weekend meals for kids at risk of hunger when school meals are not available.

2024 Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor ($5,000)

CIC Group

Friend’s Board Sponsors ($1,000)

The Chambers Family
Edward Jones
Ernst and Young LLP
Suzanne Hart & Dalston Ward
McCarthy Leonard & Kaemmerer
Post Holdings Inc.

Tasting Sponsor ($500)

Fairway Advisors
Fox Smith Attorneys at Law
PNB Peoples National Bank

2024 Event Vendors

Andy’s Frozen Custard
Anheuser-Busch
DanCakes
Good News Brewing Company
Hi-Pointe Drive-In

Lion’s Choice
Mochi Monster Cookies
Narwhal’s Crafted
OB Clark’s
Park Avenue Coffee
Pinckney Bend Distillery

Pretzel Boy’s
Rockwell Beer Co.
Sugarfire Smoke House
Tropical Liqueurs
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Westchester Local Fare