Bloomington Rotary hosting Pork Chop fundraiser Thursday

Posted on June 12, 2024

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By Jake Fogal

BLOOMINGTON – If you are looking for a spot for lunch on Thursday the Bloomington Rotary has got you covered.

Bloomington Rotary is hosting it’s annual Pork Chop Lunch Fundraiser Thursday morning in the Downtown Square.

The Rotary will be serving lunch from 10 am-1 pm on the Downtown Square, and all of the profits from this fundraiser will go to support the service efforts of this club.

David Haynes with Bloomington Rotary spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller.

“Most of the proceeds stay local. Anything from the West Side Revitalization Project, the local Boys & Girls Club, we have donated money to Integrity Counseling, and Home Sweet Home Ministries,” Haynes said.

Haynes says tickets for walk ups are $10. The lunch includes a Bloomington Meats pork chop sandwich, chips and a cookie along with a drink.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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