Local chicken BBQ fundraiser

Where I live they are not supported by taxes. The state seems to think they want to spend about 2k for some training for every member, which they don't have. Besides, the new recruit hookers and hooch bash does cost....;) Since I'm not on the fire dept I have no first hand knowledge if that's good use of funds or not...heavy sigh....
 
$17 for a chicken entree plus sides is at least $3/$4 less than the same dinner at any restaurant. But at KFC you can get 2 pieces of chicken, a thigh and a drumstick, a single serving of mashed potatoes w/gravy, and a biscuit for about $6, and you can add mac and cheese, cole slaw, and cob corn for a few dollars more.

But proceeds go to the corporation.
 
debodun said:
The local fire department. I am also flummoxed why they need a fundraiser when they are supported by local taxes. They used to stand out in the streets with coffee cans and stop cars to ask for donations.
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I don't know about your location or these days, but when I was still in NY the fire department (& ambulance that was with them) were all 24/7 on-call volunteers.. that's why locals held fundraisers every year to show appreciation.
 
debodun said:
The local fire department. I am also flummoxed why they need a fundraiser when they are supported by local taxes. They used to stand out in the streets with coffee cans and stop cars to ask for donations.
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Maybe they need a new truck or something. Maybe the fire house needs repair, new furniture, or an updated kitchen.

Tax funded subsidies can only go so far, and some years funding gets cut due to business closures, migration, a change in demographics due to an aging community, increased deaths, job losses, or a natural disaster, or because of increased costs in other areas, such as schools, infrastructure, disaster emergencies, etc.
 
debodun said:
Does the price seem reasonable to you? I was wondering about a half and ear of corn - like people couldn't eat a whole one.
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I'm sure every location is different... but we have tons of these around my area every weekend. For a half chicken, mac salad, baked beans, and sometimes a roll, it's usually $12. Just a couple of years ago before raging inflation, it was $8. Once in a while a group will throw in a drink and sometimes even dessert for a dollar or two more.

That said, because of what I'm personally used to here (and have bought many) I would not pay $17.
 
Aunt Bea said:
My old small town church charges $7.00 for half a chicken or $13.00 for a dinner.

Much of the food is prepared by the church members, donated, or purchased at cost.

A fundraiser is about raising funds and not about a good value for a meal.

Buy a dinner and toss a twenty in the pot for good measure.
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Plus, the flyer says Chicken BBQ, meaning they've probably rented a huge barbecue, purchased a ton of coal and/or wood, and possibly hired a cook or two.
 
I wouldn’t be too concerned over any small town volunteer fire department raising a bit of money for an occasional beer bash.

It’s amazing to me how many men and women donate their time and risk their lives to help the people in their communities including those that begrudge them a few bucks for a fundraiser.

If they were smart they would all just say to hell with it and let the community pay for a professional fully funded fire department.
 
We go the the local fire depts breakfast 2 times a year. That is for donations only and it helps fund new equipment. We are always happy to help. I would attend the fundraiser shown also. Not a bad price for 1/2 chicken dinner and it is for a good cause. No the government don't not give the fire dept everything they need. Just the basics to get by. And the truth be told. I do not donate to anyplace else.
 
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debodun said:
The local fire department. I am also flummoxed why they need a fundraiser when they are supported by local taxes.
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