The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will hold a chicken barbecue fundraiser from with curb pick up 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at Bubba C BBQ, 158 N. Jackson St., Bluffton.

Proceeds will support the purchase of a handicap accessible van to help MHCO elders attend area doctors’ appointments and family related trips that would not otherwise be possible.

With the barbecue fundraiser held last year along with support from area businesses, churches, and others the Service Group has raised close to $30,000.

With this second barbecue fundraiser the Service Group will be able to purchase a gently-used handicap accessible van to replace the 2012 model currently been using.

“In many cases, medical transport is not covered by insurance, so by providing our own transportation it makes it more affordable for residents,” said Gloria Bucher, president of the Service Group.

She added that this program is possible thanks to the many MHCO volunteer drivers who will renew their role in this program in late March. The program was suspended last year due to COVID -19.

Ticket information
Tickets are $8 each and may be purchased from  March 29 to April 17 from Service Group members of Emmanuel Church of Christ, English Lutheran, Ebenezer Mennonite, First Mennonite, Grace Mennonite, St John Mennonite, St John’s United Church of Christ, and St Mary’s Catholic Church.

For more information or to purchase a ticket email Gloria Bucher at [email protected] or call/text 419-429-2621 or order on facebook.com/mhcohio. (additional fees apply).