The community came out in large numbers to Tasting Statesboro the United Way last week. The sold out event held in the Russell Union ballroom on the GS campus allowed attendees to sample some of the best restaurants in county, enter raffles for amazing prizes and help a host of local agencies simultaneously.
Over 35 local restaurants participated at the event.
Dal Cannady, Bureau Chief for WTOC served as the celebrity emcee for the event.
Thanks to the communities generosity the event raised $32,801 for the United Way support of local charities.
Since 2011, the United Way of Southeast Georgia has successfully hosted Tasting Statesboro the United Way to raise awareness and funds for local member agencies.
Every year, establishments from around the area have participated in the event to promote their menus, ranging from breakfast, lunch, dinner and appetizers, to desserts, coffee, beer and wine!
The agencies supported includes:
- Action Pact
- American Red Cross
- Boys & Girls Club
- Boy Scouts - Coastal Empire Council
- Bulloch Med Connection
- Child Advocacy Services SEGA
- Ferst Foundation
- Food Bank
- Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
- Hearts & Hands Clinic
- Homebound Services
- Lift As You Grow
- Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch
- Safe Haven/Citizen Against Violence
- The Salvation Army