Kalamazoo Gazette: Gumbo, good times and generosity
When you mix a good cause and good food people turn out. More than 1,500 people gathered at Louie’s Trophy House Grill recently and raised a record amount of money for Kalamazoo’s Ministry with Community, reports the Kalamazoo Gazette.
An increase in restaurants and catering companies competing in extra space for the 7th annual Charity Gumbo Cook-off proved to be a good recipe, as this year’s event drew about 100 more people than last year. The event brought in at least $17,000 in admission sales and sponsorship donations still were being tallied.
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