“Brewing Up” a Successful Happy Hour

The Marco Brewery was the place to be for the latest Meals of Hope Happy Hour hosted by Noontime Rotary of Marco Island. Members Mary Zachrich, Deb Henry and Noontime President, Sue Haviland, welcomed everyone to this fun event. Manager Charlie Muntwyler and his staff provided a delicious assortment of appetizers for all to enjoy while listening to the musical talent of local artist Lance Shearer.

Sue Purvis from Meals of Hope Marco Island explained the purpose of the fundraisers before drawing the much-anticipated 50/50 drawing, won by Ken Moss, who donated his winnings back to the cause. Charlie Muntwyler of the Brewery graciously donated two gift certificates which were auctioned off by Chief Mike Murphy.  The lucky highest bidders were Neil Snyder and Arne Sandberg.

Meals of Hope Marco Island is a combined effort of Sunrise Rotary, Noontime Rotary and the Kiwanis Club who volunteer their time at monthly Happy Hour Events to increase awareness of those in need, and to help eradicate hunger in Collier County. Meals of Hope is a non-profit 501 (C)3 entity.

All funds raised at these monthly events, the $20 admission, donations, and the proceeds from the 50/50 drawings, are used to purchase raw materials for the packaging event.  Meals of Hope plans to package 200,000 meals but funds are needed to make this happen, so we welcome your donations.

A special group of Meals of Hope Marco Island, Friends of Hope 2024, are individuals and businesses who have made substantial contributions to the cause and are given special recognition.  They are: Tom Mann-All Event Party Rental, Erik Condee-Condee Electric Co., Tom Menaker, Donna Dubey, Dennis and Joan Pidherny, Jim and Allyson Richards-Collier Co. Foundation, Arne and Jill Sandberg, Gene and Wanda Burson, Robert and Donna Reily, Robert and Catherine Thomas, Susan Purvis, Alan and Linda Sandlin, Law Offices of William G. Morris and Traute Gentry.

The next Happy Hour will be held on Tuesday August 27th at one of Marco’s newest restaurants, LaMesa 297 N. Collier, with music by Lance Shearer. Mark your calendars and let’s join together to make a difference to those in need in Collier County. For more information, contact Sue Purvis supurr98@gmail.com.