Since 2022, Davin Alves of Marion has run a raffle to feed the hungry this holiday season. Davin collects donations and raffles off prizes, either purchased or gifts given to be raffled. 100% of proceeds from the food drive goes to food pantries and homeless shelters; those being Damien’s Food Pantry and United Way of Greater New Bedford.
The same as the last couple years, Davin assembled letters and papers to send to local businesses to drum up support and get the word out. Davin’s message this year is:
Hello, my name Is Davin Alves. I am 12 years old and I live in the town of Marion. I’m in the 6th grade at Sippican Elementary School. Two years ago I wanted to start a raffle during the holidays to raise money to buy food and then donate that food to local food pantries. We raised almost $1,000 the first year and $3,470 this past year. My wish is to raise even more money this year with your help. If you sponsor or donate to this raffle, I’d appreciate it. I can’t do this without your help. Sincerely, Davin Alves. Happy Holidays!
Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 tickets for $10, 7 tickets for $20, or 20 tickets for $50. Tickets can be purchased through Davin’s mom’s Venmo @kathylee-8-12 or if by cash/check, sending an email to brinx1@verizon.net.
The raffle will take place December 20 at 7:00 pm live on Kathylee Alves Facebook page.
By Sam Bishop