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Coolest Fourth Raffle & Parade
June 30, 2012
For 2011, the Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County expanded its Pie Contest to include red, white and blue pies. With all the many wonderful pie entries, our super judges had a tough time trying to determine the winners. After all the tasting and judging was done, the judge's efforts yielded four winning pie bakers.
Martina Granado won First Place in the 'red' pie category with her Cherry Cheese Pie. Martina's prize was a gift certificate for a haircut by Trish at The Hair Affair. Ellen Weinacht won First Place in the 'white' pie category with her Southern Comfort Apple Pie. Ellen's prize was a gift certificate for a haircut by Dawn at Dawn's Mane Attraction. Bette Thomas won First Place in the 'blue' pie category with her piping hot, lattice crust Blueberry Pie. Bette's prize was a gift certificate for a haircut by Lacy at Studio five-O-one. Pam Edwards received the Honorable Mention award with her Sour Cream Pie. Pam's prize was a gift certificate for a haircut by Hair, Etc.
The proceeds from all the donated pies, benefit the Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County who provide supplemental food to many families in Jeff Davis County.
October 6, 2012
Wheels for Meals
Twenty-two eager riders made our 2011 event the greatest success. The riders came from Midland, Odesssa, San Antonio, Houston, Fort Davis and Alpine. The day was perfect with a cool morning and sunny afternoon. The riders were greeted at each pit stop along the way and shared lunch in Valentine. In the evening, there was a cookout for all the volunteers, riders, and sponsors. Everyone remarked at how much fun the ride was and promised to come back next year. October 6 is the date for 2012. Please join us then.
Wheels for Meals is a charity bicycle ride from the Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County to Valentine, TX. The ride is about 88 miles. Riders from around the state have signed up to challenge themselves for this ride. Each rider has collected donations of at least $250. which go directly to the Food Pantry. Our Food Pantry helps about 20 percent of the families in Jeff Davis County with supplemental food. 2009 was our first year for this wonderful fund raiser.
Besides the bicycle riders, many volunteers are needed for registration in the morning, manning the two pit stops, passing out lunch in Valentine and cheering the riders in as they return to the Food Pantry in the afternoon.
November 10, 2012
Harvest Bowl Soup Supper
For our 2011 Harvest Bowl, we offered nine different gourmet soups including the favorites Sweet Potato Jalepeno, French Market Chicken, Lupe’s Five Star Chili, and Green Chili Posole. The next Harvest Bowl will be on Saturday, November 10 from 5 to 7 PM at 609 Compromise Street in Fort Davis.
Not only are the soups very special, but so are the homemade breads and cornbreads. To top it all off, there are many choices for desserts. All you can eat for only $8.00. The Border Blasters continue to donate their musical gifts providing wonderful entertainment. Please plan to bring family, friends and neighbors to support the Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County.
For more information on these and all Food Pantry Activities, email info@foodpantry-jdc.org and see our Google Map on the Our Services Page.
