NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
ABBYVILLE, Kan. — The every other year area wide benefit for the Abbyville Community Chest Missions fund is Saturday.
"We try to help with medical issues," said Randy Rinehart with the Abbyville Community Church board. "Maybe somebody's got a car broke down, needs a little help, just anything that will help anybody."
There will be some great food at the benefit, starting at 5 p.m.
They can be a part of it by coming out and enjoying some smoked pork loin that we're doing, as well as some cheesy potatoes and dessert," said Ron Hirst with the fundraiser. "Just a good fellowship time. Also, there is a bake sale with this. Some people are making different pies, desserts and snacks, by donation only."
The funds raised in 2021 were able to help 47 people, for over $19,000 of assistance from the local community.
"We've helped some people out of state," Hirst said. "They grew up in the area, they went to Fairfield High School or another local school, such as Haven and have some connections back to the families living in our area."
In addition to the meal from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., there is a Silent Auction from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and a Live Auction at 7:30 p.m.
The Silent Auction has certificates and packages from local businesses, and the Live Auction has items like a full beef from Brandon Ehling, a two night stay at the Clover Cliff Ranch Bed and Breakfast near Elmdale, and a full set of Michelin truck or car tires.
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