Republic Monitor
SIKESTON – Registration for the 13th annual SEMO Food Bank Golf Classic opened on Monday, July 15. This year’s event will be held on Monday, Sept. 23 at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.
The four-person scramble starts at 12:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to food.
The bank’s mission is to end hunger in southeast Missouri. The trip also includes lunch.
Texas Roadhouse offers all-day snacks, on-course games,
Silent auction.
“We’re really looking forward to this year’s event,” said CEO Joey Keys.
SEMO Food Bank Officer. “Dalhousie is a beautiful course and the staff are always
We want to make sure all golfers have a great day. This is our biggest event every year.
We look forward to raising a lot of money to help our neighbors who are suffering from hunger.”
This year’s sponsors include Feeding Missouri, Focus Bank and St. Francis.
Healthcare systems, etc.
“We are fortunate to have such great support from our sponsors each year,” Keys said.
“Many of these companies have been participating in our golf trips for years.”
Sponsorship entry fees start at $500 and team-only entry fees start at $1,000.
To register your team, visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/hdGBjQ?vid=15bilq or
Contact Heather Collier at hcollier@semofoodbank.org.
Southeast Missouri has the highest hunger rate in the state, with one in six people
SEMO Food Bank serves 1 in 5 children and individuals living in food insecure homes.
The company serves 80,000 individuals each month through its partner agency and direct network.
Service program.
About SEMO Food Bank
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s mission is to end hunger and harness the power of it.
The food bank supports 140 charities and
Southeast Missouri Disaster Relief Program. These member agencies include food,
Food pantries, soup kitchens, domestic violence, homeless shelters, etc.
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank also conducts regular mobile food distributions, providing monthly food boxes to 5,575 seniors and weekend food backpacks to 1,200 students in area school districts during the school year. The Food Bank’s 16-county area includes Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, St. Genevieve, Stoddard and Wayne counties. Those interested in helping can make a tax-deductible donation.
Donate food or schedule time to volunteer. For more information, visit semofoodbank.org.
