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TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) – Another year for the Hop Jam Craft Beer and Music Festival is in the books. The third annual event was held Sunday in the Brady Arts District, hosted by Tulsa’s own Hanson Brothers. Thousands of people made their way to the festival, some traveled as far as Belgium to enjoy the fun and see the famous brothers.
Some visitors paid extra cash for their shot at winning a customized Hop Jam guitar. It was raffled off by Hanson and all proceeds benefitted The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. This is the third year the event has raised money for the organization.
“It’s really a wonderful thing because we can do a lot with that money in terms of meals, but it’s also just so fun to be out here with everybody,” said Food Bank executive director Eileen Bradshaw.
Bradshaw explained the raffle money comes at a perfect time. She said summer is the most challenging season for their services to families in need.
“The average family’s grocery bill goes up over $300 when the kids are out of school. And if kids were eating their breakfast and lunch at school, where does that money come from?” said Bradshaw.
That is a question Bradshaw hopes to solve with the help of money raised at Hop Jam. She said the festival helps the Food Bank get one step closer towards their goal of ending child hunger.
“Our mobile eateries are going out, they’re doing two breakfasts and four lunches every single day then we’ll kick off our summer café site. So we have a lot going on and this help comes at a really perfect time,” said Bradshaw.
The Food Bank is accepting donations to help its fight against hunger. Donors are welcome to learn more information on the organizations website.