Hoedown 4 Hunger

The first annual Hoedown 4 Hunger takes place on Sunday, June 3rd from noon to 6 p.m. at the Limo Barn in Rancho Mission Viejo’s Reata Park. The proceeds from this event will benefit hungry children and families in Orange County through two outreach non-profits:  Focus OC and Family Assistance Ministries. Focus OC delivers food vouchers to families living in small hotels, especially in the summer when school food programs are not available. Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) runs a daily food bank in San Clemente and has a weekly food bank in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesdays. FAM also provides clothing, food to the elderly and many other services.

Bring the entire family! Hoedown 4 Hunger will feature live music from the Kelly Boys and Country Western-style dancing with instructors to help beginners. Once guests have danced up an appetite, they can enjoy BBQ ribs, hamburgers and hot dogs with the proceeds from food purchases supporting the cause. Beer, wine and signature margaritas will also be available for purchase. Come dressed to impress in your finest Western boots and hat and enter the Best Dressed Contest. Awards will also be handed out to the winners of the Chili Cook-off and Blue Ribbon Pie Contest. There will be a variety of free games and fun activities for the kids to enjoy. Admission to the event and parking are free.

Hoedown 4 Hunger was founded by Irene Basdakis of St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano. Irene and her committee have reached out to the St. Basil’s community of 140 families to sponsor the event so that 100% of the proceeds will go toward feeding and caring for families in need. When asked about her motivation, Irene shared, “We truly begin to live a life of purpose when we can look beyond our own churches and households and see the community around us as our neighbors, whom we are called to care for and embrace as part of our extended family.” Irene is currently on the St. Basil Church Parish Council and is a past Parish Council President.

For more information about the event, visit Hoedown4Hunger.org.

Hoedown 4 Hunger
Reata Park in the Limo Barn
28632 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano
Hoedown4Hunger.org