U of I Extension Canned Food Drive

  • Posted: January 30, 2025 @ 8:39 am

Courtney Beal with the U of I Extension (Bond-Clinton-Jefferson-Marion-and Washington Counties) sits down with Big Jake to discuss their current canned food drive going on that will see a big push during the Mt. Vernon Rams game on Saturday, 2/8.

 

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Whitney Hodge was on the Morning Show to talk about the 13th Annual Cooking for CASA event coming up on January 18th.

Local business men and women, civic leaders, and others will prepare their favorite dishes and compete for their chance to win a Golden Skillet. Chefs will face off in a fun filled evening where guest are able to sample a variety of foods from different categories, so bring your appetite and tip money for your favorite chef so they can take home the People's Choice Golden Skillet! While this is a competition, it is all in good fun and a way to support foster children in Jefferson County.

5:00 - Doors Open5:30 - Program Begins6:00 - Serving Begins7:30 - Silent auction closes, Live auction begins8:00 - Chef and Auction winners announced

Tickets:$50/person$500/table of 10

Tickets can be purchased at the CASA office at 612 N. 12th St. or online:

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/cooking-for-casa--2025

Call the CASA office at 618-204-5453 for more information or to purchase tickets.

 
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