Yearly archive for 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (STEVENSVILLE, MD – OCTOBER 6, 2023)

CONTACT: Peter Grim, 410-827-7194

Haven Ministries Announces Sixth Annual Beef, Bonfires & Cigars Event

On Saturday, November 4 from 5 p.m. until, Haven Ministries will host its sixth annual Beef, Bonfires & Cigar event at the newly renovated Historic Kent Manor Resort at 500 Kent Manor Drive in Stevensville. The event is to bring awareness to Homelessness & Hunger Awareness Week in November, a nationwide week of action where people draw attention to poverty – including hunger and homelessness.

According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, many Americans are living on the edge, forced to choose between necessities like purchasing food, paying rent, or going to the doctor. Today, 37.2 million Americans live below the poverty level, including one in six children.

“We are so excited to bring back this event after the pandemic as it has always been so well received by the community and many have asked us to offer it again. We hope it will raise $75,000 in funds for Haven Ministries programs including shelter, clothing, food, and resources,” states Peter Grim, Executive Director of Haven Ministries. 

“Due to rising costs of everything today, we are seeing increasing demand from our clientele. Particularly for food and shelter. This event will continue to enable Haven Ministries to continue to help those in need residing in Queen Anne’s County.”

The event includes a cocktail hour, silent auction and raffles, dinner and live grilling, outdoor fires, hand-rolled cigars, and music.

“We are always looking for volunteers to help Haven Ministries with this event, including lining up sponsors, getting auction items, and decorating for the event. Attending the event is a great way to have an enjoyable evening while helping those in need. Plus, the silent auction offers a chance to knock out some of your Christmas shopping,” adds Yvonne Purpora, Event Coordinator for Beef, Bonfires & Cigars.

The cost is $125 per person through October 27. PNC Bank is the event’s Host Sponsor. Questions about the event, sponsorships, providing auction items, or volunteering can be directed to Yvonne Purpora at [email protected] or by calling 410-827-7194.

If one can’t make it to this event, donations to Haven Ministries are always welcome. The fall season kicks off the time of greatest need for under-resourced individuals. For further information or to donate, visit www.haven-ministries.org.

Love shapes the ministry, love transforms people, and hope prevails at Haven Ministries.  Haven Ministries operates a seasonal Homeless Shelter, a Resource Center, and a Food Pantry in Queenstown, Our Daily Thread Store in Chester, Hope Warehouse in Queenstown, and a Food Pantry Truck in Sudlersville.

Haven Ministries Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

Chester, MD – Haven Ministries has received $2,700 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need. Haven Ministries will use the gift to purchase food for its food pantries located in both Queenstown and Sudlersville. 

“We are greatly appreciative of this gift from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. Their dedication to the elimination of hunger through such gifts is a very admirable endeavor,” said Peter Grim, Executive Director of Haven Ministries.  

As Haven Ministries is dedicated to providing food, clothing, shelter and resources to under-resourced individuals in Queen Anne’s County, this gift will enhance the organization’s ability to stock its food pantries at a time when demand is quite high. 

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. Established in 2001, the foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding local neighbors in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $17.8 million in grants.

About The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation 

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C. Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to eliminating hunger. The charitable foundation has provided more than $17.8 million in grant funding, helping to nourish communities with fresh food for backpack programs, Kids Café’s, and other hunger-relief programs as well as funding for long-term programs to help shorten the lines at food banks. The charitable foundation partners with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief agency, in addition to local food agencies serving the 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states in which Food Lion operates. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com/in-our-community.

About Food Lion
Food Lion is an omnichannel retailer committed to nourishing its neighbors during the moments that matter most. More than 82,000 associates across 1,100+ stores deliver an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Through its ‘Count on me’ culture, Food Lion fosters a sense of belonging for all associates, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that has supported LGBTQ+ equality for nearly two decades. Food Lion is the only company in the country to be named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 22 consecutive years. It also pioneered a food rescue program to support food-insecure neighbors. Through Food Lion Feeds, the retailer has donated more than 1 billion meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025. Founded and based in Salisbury, N.C., since 1957, Food Lion is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of Zaandam-based Ahold Delhaize. For more information, visit foodlion.com.