Harvest Regional Food Bank’s “Taste of Texarkana” Returns for 31st Year
Harvest Regional Food Bank is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual event, Taste of Texarkana, scheduled for October 22, 5-8 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds Arena. Celebrating its 31st year, this signature event will feature over 40 food and beverage vendors offering samples of their finest dishes.
“Taste of Texarkana has been a crowd favorite for over three decades,” said Camille Coker Wrinkle, Executive Director of Harvest Regional Food Bank. “Thanks to our generous sponsors and community support, everyone is able to come together for a family-friendly night of fun to support our mission and help end hunger in our community.”
Once again, the evening is being brought to the community by Dr. Ly and Aaron Gaylor. Additional support includes our presenting sponsors, Ledwell & Sons Enterprises and the Patterson-Troike Foundation, as well as our main course sponsors, Bank OZK, Brentwood Industries, Buddy & LeeAnn McCulloch, Cabe Cook Foundation, Cooper Tire, Ritter Communications, and TEXAR Federal Credit Union.
“Taste of Texarkana is always such a fun and engaging event,” said Aaron Gaylor. “It’s wonderful to see the community come out to support Harvest, and it’s always a pleasure to reconnect with so many familiar faces.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a wide array of dishes from all participating vendors, who will also compete for several awards, including Best of Taste and Crowd Favorite.
VIP tickets are available for $50 and include reserved seating, a beverage station, and other exclusive perks. VIP tables are also offered. Regular adult tickets are priced at $25 in advance and $30 at the door, while tickets for children ages 6-12 are $10, both in advance and at the door. Children aged five and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.harvestregionalfoodbank.org or at the following locations: TEXAR Federal Credit Union (main branch on Richmond Road), Julie’s Deli & Market, Harts On Broad, and Harvest Regional Food Bank. All proceeds will benefit the hunger relief efforts of the Food Bank.
For vendor and sponsorship information or to purchase a VIP table, please call Harvest Regional Food Bank at 870-774-1398 or email development@HRFB.org. You can also follow on Facebook to stay updated on this event and other promotions.
About Harvest Regional Food Bank— Harvest Regional Food Bank serves over 60,000 individuals in ten counties each year through a network of over 100 partner agencies, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. Arkansas and Texas consistently rank in the top ten for the highest incidents of hunger. Nearly 20% of our local residents miss meals due to food insecurity, including one in four children. Harvest works to eliminate hunger through food banking, the senior meal program, the backpack and school pantry program, and the mobile pantry.
