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“Food For Shoes” Fundraiser, Each Dinner Ticket Sold Provides A Local Child In Need, A Pair Of Shoes!

"Food For Shoes" Fundraiser, Each Dinner Ticket Sold Provides A Local Child In Need, A Pair Of Shoes!

The Waynedale Lions Club has teamed with Waynedale Elementary, the PTA and other local organizations to buy a local child in need a pair of shoes with every adult dinner sold at an upcoming fundraiser. On Thursday, February 11 from 4-7pm the Waynedale Lions will host a fish dinner with a desert bake sale at Waynedale Elementary School (7201 Elzey Street, Fort Wayne, IN).

Jim Springer, president of the Waynedale Lions Club and lead organizer of the event, “Many parents have trouble affording the many basic school supplies, and shoes are often overlooked when budgeting. Every child needs a good pair of shoes for success in an educational environment, especially now with so many students walking to school.”

Each adult fish dinner sold will purchase a pair of shoes for a child in need. Dinners include “Dan’s Fish Fry” fish, two sides, a roll and a drink. Tickets are available now at a special presale price; $10 for adults (presale) or $12 at the door the day of the event; and a child’s meal is $6.50. Advance tickets can be purchased until the event at Jim Springer Elder Law (7111 Old Trail Rd, Fort Wayne), The Waynedale News (2505 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne), Waynedale Elementary (7201 Elzey Street, Fort Wayne) and other locations, which will be listed on www.waynedale.com/lions.

We are still accepting donations and volunteer assistance to make this event even better! If you can help or would like more information about the event, go to www.waynedale.com/lions or by calling Jim Springer (260) 747-7224.

The Waynedale Lions Club has been an active member of the Waynedale Community since 1946. Lions help where help is needed – we serve neighbors who live right next door. The Lions Club believes that the world gets better and problems get smaller when people unite to serve their local community. With unmatched integrity and energy Lions have strengthened communities through humanitarian projects and hands-on service.

FOOD FOR SHOES FUNDRAISER

When: Thursday, February 11, 4- 7pm
Where: Waynedale Elementary School, 7201 Elzey Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
What: The Waynedale Lions Club presents “Food For Shoes,” a fish dinner fundraiser to provide children in need with a pair of shoes with every dinner sold. Event will feature a fish dinner with 2 sides, a roll and a drink. There will also be a bake sale for dessert items.
Why: This fundraiser is being held to help the growing need of families with children who cannot afford essential school supplies, specifically shoes.
Cost: Each adult dinner sold will purchase a pair of shoes for a child in need.
Adult Meal $10 (presale), or $12 at the door; child’s meal $6.50. Presale tickets can be purchased at The Jim Springer Elder Law Office, The Waynedale News or Waynedale Elementary.
Contact: The Waynedale Lions Club www.waynedale.com/lions or Jim Springer (260) 747-7224.