The 9th Annual Friday Knights Hunger Bowl Returns September 12 to Benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Evansville, IN — The 9th Annual Friday KNIGHTS Hunger Bowl will be held on Friday, September 12 at Enlow Field at Bosse High School. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m., and the evening will feature a spirited matchup between the Reitz Memorial Tigers and the Mater Dei Wildcats: all for a great cause!
The Hunger Bowl raises vital funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, one of the area’s largest emergency food distribution centers. This beloved community tradition has already raised more than $130,000 over the past eight years, and this year’s goal is to raise an additional $40,000.
Started by Knight John Sandwell of Auxilio Knights of Columbus Council 16454, the Hunger Bowl was inspired by a similar event in Florida. What began as a small fundraiser bringing in just over $3,000 has now grown into a major community effort, thanks to ongoing collaboration between local K of C councils, Catholic schools, and community supporters.
“We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Memorial and Mater Dei, their students, and the broader community,” said Ashley Newell, Executive Director at St. Vincent de Paul. “This event is a shining example of what we can do when we come together to serve our neighbors in need.”
All are encouraged to attend the game and give generously. Every dollar raised helps feed local families, and this year, the need is more urgent than ever. The Friday Knights Hunger Bowl will continue to collect money at the football game. To support the event, use the button below to donate online today!
Web Page: https://www.fridayknightshungerbowl.org
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FridayKnightsHungerBowl
Knights of Columbus Website: http://www.kofc.org
Knights of SW Indiana Website: https://www.facebook.com/kofcswindiana
For more information on the Knights of Columbus and Hunger Bowl contact:
John Sandwell
812-250-1923 sandwell@sbcglobal.net
Mark Hackert
812-319-6403 mhackert76@gmail.com
Contact At St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Dr. Ashley Newell , Executive Director SVdP/Evansville
812-602-5182 anewell@svdpevansville.org
A Bit about the Knights of Columbus
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- The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, it was named in honor of the explorer Christopher Columbus.
- The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is a Catholic fraternal service order and charity organization founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney and a group of parishioners at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut. The organization’s mission is charity, unity, and fraternity, and its membership is limited to practicing Catholic men. The K of C’s goals include supporting the Catholic Church, providing financial protection for families, and helping the less fortunate.
- K of C is a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, including war and disaster relief, actively defending Catholicism in various nations, and promoting Catholic education. The Knights also support the Catholic Church’s positions on public policy issues, including various political causes, and are participants in the Evangelization of our Catholic faith.
- There are 10 councils serving the Evansville area with over 1000 Knights.(see list below) In addition to SVDP, the councils offer financial and volunteer at their schools & Parishes, Habitat for Humanity, Gibault School in Terre Haute and many other activities. Each council has their own focus of who they serve.
- Knights of Columbus Councils in our area:
- Council 565—Original Council (west side)
- Council 2215—Sts. Peter and Paul
- Council 7544—St. Benedict Cathedral
- Council 8746–St. John the Baptist Newburgh
- Council 10257—Boonville
- Council 12541—Holy Redeemer
- Council 14659—St. Johns/Daylight
- Council 14673—Good Shepherd
- Council 15092—Annunciation (Christ the King/Holy Rosary)
- Council 16454—Auxillio (St. Phillip/Corpus Christi)
- Council 10257–St. Clement (Boonville)
- Membership is open to practicing Catholic men aged 18 or older.
- Pope John Paul II referred to the order as the “strong right arm of the Church” for their support of the church, as well as for their philanthropic and charitable efforts.
- The Knights are also well known for their insurance program with more than 2 million insurance contracts, totaling more than US$100 billion of life insurance in force
