BBQ in the Park fundraiser for Glove House coming up
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Elmira residents can enjoy lunch or dinner in Wisner Park while supporting Glove House next week.
Glove House is holding its 20th Annual BBQ in the Park on Thursday, May 30. Attendees at this fundraiser can purchase lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All money raised will go towards supporting struggling youths and their families through Glove House’s community programs.
Volunteers will be serving barbecue chicken, pulled pork, and black-eyed pea sandwiches for lunch. Lunch-time meals will be served with a side of hand-cut fries and a beverage for $13. At dinner time, diners will have the choice of barbecue chicken breast, smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, or a black-eyed pea burger. Dinner will come with a beverage and two sides of green beans, Carolina coleslaw, baked beans, hand-cut fries, or macaroni and cheese and cost $17.
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People who want to skip the lines can purchase meal tickets in advance online. Ordering ahead isn’t required, though, and cash, credit cards, and mobile pay will be accepted at the park during the fundraiser.
Barbecue won’t be the only thing at Wisner Park during Glove House’s fundraiser. The event will feature kids’ activities, raffles for prizes, and a silent auction. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about what Glove House does for the community.
Glove House was founded in Elmira in 1970, and its programs serve families in more than 15 counties in New York State. This not-for-profit organization uses holistic approaches that focus on keeping youths in their homes.
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