Worthington Resource Pantry

Today, the Worthington Resource Pantry announced it will hold its annual fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. July 22 at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr. S. in Lewis Center. This year’s event, the Feed-a-Family Block Party, is an upscale block party for adults. Chris Bradley, chief meteorologist at WBNS 10TV, will serve as master of ceremonies for the event.

“This is a fun way to support the Worthington Resource Pantry and help our neighbors in need,” said Jennifer Fralic, executive director, Worthington Resource Pantry. “We’ve changed up this year’s event with a festive ‘block party’ theme at a new location. We hope the community will come out to enjoy themselves while raising awareness about hunger and need in our community.”

The event, which is for adults only, features food trucks, signature cocktails, the Feed-A-Family live auction, a selfie photo station, giant lawn games, music from a guest DJ with song dedications, and other fun activities.

Raffle items include:

• Travel gift certificate for the destination of your choice: $2000 value

• Concert with Eric Gnezda and Keith Larson, award-winning songwriters of the nationally syndicated show, "Songs at the Center"

• The Whitney House: Create & Name a Cocktail

• A Year of Dining: Gift cards to popular restaurants

• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Featuring dinner for 8 at the Worthington Inn, wine tasting at House Wine, a photo shoot with Terri's Photography Studio, and a spa day at Collage Salons

• And more

Tickets for the Feed-a-Family Block Party are $60 each, or for $150, a Front Porch Sponsorship may be purchased which includes two tickets along with a name or company name listed in the program. Tickets for the raffle may be purchase separately (no need to be present to win). To order tickets, visit http://www.worthingtonresourcepantry.org/feedafamilyblockparty. Sponsorships are also available. Visit http://www.worthingtonresourcepantry.org/be-a-sponsor.

About the Worthington Resource Pantry

The Worthington Resource Pantry, recognized as a platinum level partner of the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, nourishes our neighbors by providing food, personal care items and information to over 1,200 families per year. We’re committed to building a healthy Worthington and engaging our community by serving our neighbors and providing them with opportunities to serve one another. Founded in 2008, we believe that connecting our neighbors with resources will enable them to find a pathway out of poverty and allow them to give back to the community. Are you hungry to share? Visit www.worthingtonresourcepantry.org to find out more.