16th Annual Bramlett Beans And Cornbread Fundraiser Thursday

It is time for the Annual Bramlett Beans & Cornbread Community Fundraiser hosted by former Mayor James Bramlett and the Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department.

Enjoy yummy beans and cornbread on Thursday, December 4th, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwest Center on 7th Street in Texarkana, Texas.

Lunch is only $5 and includes a beverage and dessert or bring six non-perishable food items and lunch is free.

“Money and food items donated at the lunch go toward food baskets for truly needy families in the Texarkana area – a coordinated effort by Texarkana Water Utilities and the Cities of Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas,” former Mayor Bramlett explained. “These baskets are delivered as anonymously as possible.”

Suggested items for donation include flour, sugar, cornmeal, dry beans cookies, crackers, peanut butter, and most canned goods. For more information call the Texarkana Parks and Recreation Department at 903-798-3978.