Striped Bass Event Raises $21,325 for Food Bank
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:10AM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
January's Striped Bass Fishing Challenge raised $21,325 for the Second Harvest Food Bank, as well as garnering 1,311 pounds of donated food.
"We can't thank you enough for your mission-driven efforts to help fight food insecurity throughout the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond," said Donal Dickens, Regional Branch Director for Second Harvest. "It is obvious that you and your organization function withserving hearts and are truly compassionate about meeting the needs of others."
Donal said the funds would be used for families in need battling food insecurity on a daily basis including seniors and veterans. The funds and food will allow Second Harvest to provide over 150,300 meals to the region.
The annual event launched from Green Pond Landing and Events Center.
"We all should be proud of the part we play in this event," said Neil Paul, executive director for Visit Anderson. "We are looking forward to the 2023 event."