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Published: November 07, 2009 11:08 pm    print this story     

Annual Mennonite Relief Sale raises $124,650 locally

By Bridget Nash Staff Writer

The annual Mennonite Relief Sale has come and gone for another year and, once again, the money raised will be used to stop hunger in the world.

The proceeds from the sale will be used to help stop hunger by bringing better farming practices and building better water wells for those who need them around the globe.

A large variety of items were sold Friday and Saturday including meals, crafts, books, kettle corn, homemade baked goods, crafts, linens, holiday decorations and more.

One of the most popular parts of the sale each year is the quilt auction and many people bid on the handmade quilts.

The event ended with the auction of the “People’s Choice Quilt,” which brought almost $2,000 this year. However, a quilt made by Verna Regier brought even more with a final bid of $6,250.

Last year the event brought in more than $140,000.

This year the grand total came to $124,650, which will be used to help defeat hunger in the world.

There are some small costs associated with the sale but those costs are minimal.

“Most of the items are donated,” said Gina Reimer, Oklahoma Mennonite Relief Sale treasurer. “The majority of the money we send off to Mennonite Central Committee in Pennsylvania.”

The event is sponsored by Oklahoma Mennonite, Amish and Brethren in Christ churches in Oklahoma. It is one of 46 relief sales held in the United States and Canada.

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