Be The Service Providing Free Thanksgiving Meals
November 7, 2023 – Do you need a FREE Thanksgiving Meal, or know of someone who does? Be The Service is here to help. Be The Service is an annual event sponsored by local churches right here in Hopkins County. Join us Saturday, November 18th as we give out 1,000 thanksgiving meals to those who are in need consisting of a Turkey and all the fixings. Distribution starts at 10AM and runs until 1PM. Come to the Sulphur Springs High...
Upcoming Seasonal Events Include The UPRA Rodeo, Be The Service, Thanksgiveaway
Chamber Connection By Butch Burney If it’s November, it means Christmas is coming, and the Lions Club will help you get in the Christmas spirit when they host their 16th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 2. If you’d like to register for the parade, contact the Chamber at [email protected] and we can email you a form. Entries will be graded in three categories: large business, small business and non-profit.The...
Community Invited To ‘Be the Service’ By Helping With Thanksgiving Food Program
Area churches have come together again this year, through the Hopkins County Christian Alliance, for the purpose of serving the community through the annual “Be the Service” project. The community, for a number of years, has helped provide for those in need all of the food needed to provide a Thanksgiving meal, completely free. This includes a Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings and groceries that one might need to...
Hopkins County Christian Alliance Plans a Free Thanksgiving Meal Box for Local Families in Need
Local pastors are teaming up in a “Be the Service” community food mission for the Thanksgiving season. Pastor Joel Tiemeyer, Reverend H.B. Nash and others on the mission team will distribute a Thanksgiving Family Box which will include a frozen turkey and holiday sides to any family in need. The Hopkins County Christian Alliance “Be the Service” Thanksgiving food distribution drive-thru will be held Saturday...
Community Chest Changing Food Bank Service Dates
Effective April 1st, the Hopkins County Community Chest “Food Pantry” will only be open for drive-in assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The change will allow the staff to better assist clients. “Unlike businesses and stores who have closed, our intent is to continue operating through the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that these times are exactly when our clients need us most. We ask for your patience as we...
“Be The Service”
The Hopkins County Christian Alliance has come up with a program to feed needy people and families for Thanksgiving. They are calling it Be The Service. Anyone who wants to help can buy a $10 ticket to feed a needy person or family. People may purchase as many tickets as they want. They are available at participating churches. The program will be targeting apartment dwellers. This weekend forms will be put on apartment doors around...
Chamber Connection – Nov. 16: Economic Development Lunch, Christmas Activities Planned
By Butch Burney If you would like a crystal ball to see into the economic future, then you’ll want to get a glimpse of what the experts are saying at the annual Economic Development Luncheon, set for Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Aaron Demerson, commissioner representing employers of the Texas Workforce Commission, is our keynote speaker. Mr. Demerson will present to Hopkins County...
Chamber Connection – Nov. 2: Several Community Events Coming Up
By Butch Burney, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce If you like wings and networking, then take note. Join us next Wednesday for a fun Business After Hours, hosted by Wingstop of Sulphur Springs. The Business After Hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office, 110 Main St. Stop by for some delicious Wingstop treats as well as a networking meet and greet. Wingstop will also have a grand...
Chamber Connection: The 53rd Annual Stew Festival Was Fantastic
By Butch Burney, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Wow, what a great day at the park! Despite some gusty winds and a little bit of a warm day, the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, was fantastic! Thanks to our 167 cook sites, our adult volunteers and student volunteers, about 7,500 people were able to enjoy beef and chicken stew, with crackers and cheese, while also shopping the...
HCUW To Continue History Of Helping Others With 2022-2023 Campaign To Raise $150,000
Hopkins County United Way volunteers kicked off the 2022-2023 campaign to raise $150,000 Wednesday, with a workers luncheon. The organization has “A History of Helping” others which continues this year with the fundraiser which will benefit 18 local agencies serving county residents of all ages and segments of the community by helping meet critical needs and providing enrichment activities. Past HCUW President Deanna...
