Toys for Tots benefits from Moose Lodge fundraising initiative
The event has been in place for over 20 years and was started by members of the Tri-County Leathernecks Association of Greene County, an organization consisting mainly of veterans previously in the U.S. Marine Corps.
“It varies per year,” said Negley. “This year we had over 60 reservations, which is really good.”
The dinner, served at both 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. depending on reservations, offered a choice between steak and chicken served with salads and various baked goods for dessert. According to Negley, any leftover food from the dinner would be auctioned off and those proceeds would also go toward buying toys for the drive.
The Chinese auction featured individual donations of crafts and prizes, as well as gift cards and offered services from local businesses as prizes for the winning ticketholders. Tickets were sold at the price of three for $2 or 15 for $5, and individuals could drop their tickets into the desired paper bags for their chance to be drawn as winners for respective prizes in those bags.
Negley and her family’s contributions to the event go beyond organizing the fundraiser.
For more information about the annual toy drive, or to make monetary or toy donations, contact John “Buzz” Walters at 724-499-5332.