The $3,000 donation allows the agency to feed 46 families of four for 10-plus days.
$3,000 donation allows the agency to provide 750 meals to home bound seniors.
The $3,000 donation help feeds the hungry by providing one hot meal a day to whoever comes through their doors.
The April 4 bass fishing tournament on Lake Robinson has been canceled.
Sponsors and participants agreed to donate the fees to Greer Relief, Greer Community Ministries and the Greer Soup Kitchen for Coronavirus relief.
A total of $9,000, contributed by most sponsors and participants, meant that the three non-profits were given $3,000 each.
The agencies, their mission, contribution and contact are:
• Greer Relief: Helps people in the greater Greer area with utility assistance, hunger, rent, mortgage, medication and programs related to budgeting and healthy eating.
$3,000 allows the agency to feed 46 families of four for 10-plus days.
Contact: Executive Director Caroline Robertson, 864-416-1238.
Website: https://greerrelief.org
• Greer Community Ministries: Provides Meals on Wheels, Senior Dining, Food Pantry and Clothing Closet.
$3,000 allows the agency to provide 750 meals to home bound seniors.
Contact: Executive Director Donny Kauffman, 864-230-3207
Website: http://www.gcminc.org/
• Greer Soup Kitchen: - Feeds the hungry by providing one hot meal a day to whoever comes through their doors. The average is 150 meals a day.
Contact: Executive Director Martha Bennett, 864-421-5321.
Website: https://www.greersoupkitchen.com/
Fishing tournament sponsors
Greer CPW
Family Dental Health
Carolina Lawn and Tractor
Greer Flooring
Blue Ridge Tire
Benson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Synterra
Eugenia Bentley
Scott Daniels / Edward Jones
George Coleman Ford
Owens Insurance
Brad Hollifield / Nationwide Insurance
City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner
Great Homes of the Upstate
Susan M. Burch / Wilson Associates
Langford Electric
Bank of Travelers Rest
Howard Construction
GrandSouth Bank
Jeter, Lloyd, Benjamin & Booth, CPAs, LLC
Eastside YMCA
Langston Black
Dixie Messer Mirror
Peach Bowl Lanes
Partners in Primary Care