Mission Possible Spooks and Luncheon

Meat prices are creating a hardship in many families these days.  The same is true for the Mission Possible Food Pantry.   We find bargains where we can, and we’re looking forward to the donated deer meat that we get each fall, but it is challenging right now getting hamburger for our clients at a price we can afford.   So,  when we were given the opportunity to use the corn maze in Allendale for a special fundraising event to purchase meat or process a hamburger cow, we jumped at the chance.   

We hosted a “Spooky Corn Maze” for one night only on Oct. 24 geared toward older children, teens, and young adults.   The rain stopped early enough in the week to allow the maze paths to largely dry out and the partial moon was mostly cloud covered, so it was DARK in the maze.   A skeleton named Edgar, a crouching lion, various ghosts, spiders, and red-eyed specters dotted the maze paths, and several volunteer actors lurked in the corn to generate screams from unsuspecting passersby.   With only a week to publicize our event, we were absolutely delighted that 135 brave people tackled the maze in the dark.   They came not just from Worth County, but from other area communities as well, which we really appreciate.   We had so much fun and so much success that we hope to do this again next year.

On a more sedate note, Mission Possible Board of Directors hosted a luncheon at the Fairgrounds on October 17 for our food pantry and thrift store volunteers.  Guests were treated to homemade soups, sandwiches, and yummy cupcakes.  Decorations followed a black and gold theme, and each guest received an insulated go-cup and a fancy metal key to “Thank them for being a Key in our Mission”.   While not all our dedicated volunteers were able to attend, we were so thankful these could:   Alberta Verbick, Barb Landrum, Barb Stephenson, Bev Morin, Carol Parman, Clara Harding, Martha Groom, Patty Wimer, Peggy Miller, Pat Ray, Mary Jo Fletchall, and Stacey Baker.   This event was organized by Anita McClellan and Kelley Ross and all the food was supplied by our Board members.