Fair Association Donates $2,852 to Second Harvest in Honor of National Tackling Hunger Month

The Benton Franklin Fair Association is proud to announce a donation of $2,852 to Second Harvest Tri-Cities in support of the ongoing fight against hunger. This significant contribution is equivalent to providing 8,556 meals to those in need in the Tri-Cities area.

This donation comes from the Fair's initiative of donating a portion of proceeds from admission tickets sold on opening day, a program that reflects the Fair's commitment to community involvement and social responsibility.

"Our roots in agriculture make combating food insecurity a natural extension of our mission," stated Duane Howard, President of the Fair Board. "The Fair partners with charities and programs year-round that add value to our community, developing long-term relationships that make a difference."

"The Benton Franklin Fair represents the community-mindedness of the folks in this region, and we deeply appreciate the consistent, year-after-year donation that helps provide food to neighbors in need," said Carrie Perry, a senior leader at Second Harvest.
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Over the past 18 years, the Fair has contributed the equivalent of 177,969 pounds of food to Second Harvest. This longstanding partnership reflects the Fair's commitment to ensuring that the abundance celebrated at the region's premier agricultural event reaches those facing food insecurity.