Carnegie Food Pantry raises $12,825 during community fundraiser

The Carnegie Food Pantry raised $12,825.20 during last weekend’s community fundraiser, bringing together residents to support the pantry and its continued efforts to serve local families.

Jenny Vincent, director of the Carnegie Food Pantry, stated that the turnout and generosity of the community exceeded expectations. Attendees traveled from Alfalfa, Apache, Binger, Carnegie, Fort Cobb and Mountain View to show their support.

The funds raised will allow the pantry to move forward with plans to update its flooring, improving the facility, and the space used to serve the community.

Special thanks were extended to Shirley Quoetone and Debora Earp for preparing the fry bread, Christy Turney for assisting in the kitchen, and volunteers Reba Patton Jackson, Randy Turney, Kelly Williams, Anita Micek, Chris Thurman and Sherry Young Dietrich for their time, dedication and contributions, including homemade desserts.

The Carnegie Food Pantry is also accepting additional contributions from those who were unable to attend the fundraiser but would still like to help. Donations may be mailed to:

Carnegie Food Pantry

P.O. Box 601

Carnegie, OK 73015

Vincent said the support shown throughout the event was overwhelming and expressed appreciation for the many hugs, kind words and generous contributions shared
throughout the day.