Give Full-Hearted and Enjoy Half-Price: Fall Food Drive is Back!
The Utah Shakespeare Festival returns with its 20th annual Fall Food Drive, taking place from September 10 through October 5.
The Festival is collaborating with the Iron County Care and Share to make a meaningful impact in the community by supplying food to those who need it most.
Residents of Iron, Beaver, Washington, Kane, Garfield, Piute, and Lincoln counties are invited to donate and join in for a good cause. For every five non-perishable food items donated, guests receive a half-price ticket to a play of their choice.
This special offer replaces the standard local discount for the duration of the food drive. There is no limit on the number of half-off tickets local guests can get. Please note that premier seating is not available for this promotion.
“It’s so important to us to help support members of our community who seek assistance from the local food and homeless shelter,” says Executive Managing Director Michael Bahr. “These are our neighbors in need, and Iron County Care and Share does such important humane and uplifting work.”
Iron County Care and Share is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate assistance and resources to individuals and families in need, offering them exits from crises and pathways to increase their stability and self-sufficiency.
It was founded in 1984 by local churches to address hunger in the community, and almost 40 years later, the Care and Share is still working to help those in need.
Executive Director of the Iron County Care and Share James Jetton expressed that Iron County faces the second-highest poverty rate in Utah, which means many face food insecurity daily.
“Through food drives, we come together, offering a helping hand to those in need,” Jetton said. “It’s not about being heroes, but about being good neighbors, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.”
This season, there’s a heightened demand for items like soup, peanut butter, beans, and canned fruit and vegetables. The pantry is also in need of cereal, crackers, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, and ramen.
The Festival typically receives over 3,500 pounds of food each year for the Iron County Care and Share. Hosting its 20th annual Fall Food Drive, the hope is to gather just as much––if not more––to contribute.
To participate, bring food items and proof of residency to the Festival ticket office, open 10 am–5 pm on Mondays and 10 am–8 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Seats may be reserved in advance. Tickets must be purchased in person, as this offer is not available online. For questions, call 800-PLAYTIX or visit the ticket office. (Please keep in mind - phone service ends at 7pm on the evenings of performances.)
“The Festival cares deeply about our community. Please join us in supporting our local Care and Share,” Bahr said.
Monetary donations are being accepted as well. Click here to donate to the Iron County Care and Share.
