Tickets Still Available for Food Ministry Fiesta

Have a festive evening out in Gatlinburg and support a great cause!

The Sevier County Food Ministries will hold its Fourth Annual Food Ministry Fiesta on Tuesday, April 29. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is hosting this fun-filled event, which includes great food, beverages and music. In addition to the many items available on a silent auction, partygoers will have a chance to win some awesome door prizes, such as a flat screen television and a 3-night vacation stay in Florida.

The event begins at 6:00pm. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is located at 88 River Road in Gatlinburg. Parking is available in the City of Gatlinburg’s Aquarium Parking Garage at traffic light #5.

Tickets for the Food Ministry Fiesta are $50 for one, $75 for two, or $100 for three. Tickets for children under 12 are just $10. People can purchase their tickets from the Sevier County Food Ministries website, at Ripley’s Aquarium, Gatlinburg Convention Center or the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce; or by calling (865) 428-5182, ext. 11.

Sevier County Food Ministries is a voluntary interfaith ministry with a goal of ensuring no one in Sevier County goes hungry. Located at 890 Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville, it operates Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Families in need may receive food assistance once per week. The organization provided more than 1,500 families with food this past week alone. In addition to food, they offer prayer and counseling upon request.

Sevier County Food Ministries operates a thrift store to generate funds to buy the food they distribute and depends heavily on donations of money and goods. They also provide clothing, blankets and household items to people during times of emergency. The Food Ministry Fiesta is the organization’s only big fundraising event each year. 100% of the event’s proceeds benefit the ministry. Their goal this year is to upgrade the facility’s freezer and cooler capacity to better serve those in need.

Hurry! Get your tickets before they sell out!