MEDIA ADVISORY:
Feeding Northeast Florida Hosts Fourth Annual Bourbon & Brisket Fundraiser, sponsored by Morgan & Morgan
February 3, 2024
6:30 p.m.
WHAT:
Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL), the region’s largest food bank, will host its fourth annual Bourbon & Brisket fundraiser event on Saturday, February 3. This unique event showcases some of Jacksonville’s finest bold beverages and savory foods.
Local restaurants and distilleries, including Strings Sports Brewery, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q, Chef DeJuan, Sweet Spot Urban Lounge, 1748 Bakehouse, Mixed Fillings Pie Shop, St. Augustine Distillery, Manifest Distilling, DuBlase Premium Whiskey and more will share delicious bites and sips throughout the evening. Feeding Northeast Florida's Nutrition Education Program will be serving a vegetarian dish and a glimpse into the organization’s nutrition program, launched in 2023. The event will also feature whiskey tastings led by an executive bourbon steward, a virtual auction, and live music.
The event raises awareness about food insecurity and financial support for Feeding Northeast Florida’s work to provide healthy food and resources for the more than 260,000 individuals experiencing food insecurity in the food bank’s 12-county service area.
Bourbon & Brisket is presented by Morgan & Morgan. Additional “small batch” sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to get involved to work toward ending hunger in our community.
WHO:
Susan King, CEO, Feeding Northeast Florida
WHEN:
Saturday, February 3, 2024
6:30 - 9 p.m.
WHERE:
Strings Sports Brewery
1850 N. Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
COST:
General Admission tickets are $150 per person and include:
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- Bourbon tasting led by an executive bourbon steward
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- Food tastings from local restaurants
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- Silent auction
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- Live music
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Small Batch sponsorship packages start at $2,500 per party and include:
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- 10 tickets to the event
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- Logo placement
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- Recognition on marketing collateral and website
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- One dedicated social media post
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- Recognition on donor and volunteer newsletters
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For Small Batch sponsorship, email Jackie Culver at jculver@feedingnefl.org.
Standard tickets are available for purchase here: https://feedingnefl.org/bourbonandbrisket/
VISUALS:
Photos and video from previous Bourbon & Brisket events can be downloaded here: https://feedingnortheastflorida.smugmug.com/Feeding-Northeast-Florida-Photos/FNEF-Events/20230203
CONTACT:
For media inquiries, contact:
Ashley Williams
904-707-0475 (cell) • ashley@wearewingard.com