Chocolate Stroll benefits the chocolate lovers and The Salvation Army Somerset
Chocolate. Chocolate and more chocolate!
That's what participants in The Salvation Army Somerset Service Center Chocolate Stroll will receive during the afternoon of fun.
It's an afternoon of delicious chocolate goodies while helping Somerset County's vulnerable neighbors in need. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. May 13, at the Daily American, 334 W. Main St., Somerset.
"Register at the front doors of the Daily American office, where there will be the canteen set out to pass out hot chocolate and chocolate lattes and other novelties," said Gale Purbaugh, director. "You get a map and then do your own personal stroll through town. Then come back to pick out a rose from the rose garden to get a prize which includes gift cards, ultimate pedicure, chocolate treats and items donated from area businesses."
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This is the second year for the Chocolate Stroll.
"Last year went really well. We had a lot of participation," Purbaugh said.
This year there are some different chocolate novelties being offered.
"Chocolate gobs, chocolate covered pretzels, Gallikers chocolate milk and samples of chocolate covered bacon. It's delicious," she said.
Purbaugh is also pleased at the increase in participation from various businesses and organizations.
"This year we have different organizations as well as businesses participating. The Soroptimists, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Heirloom Pines and Community Life are new this year," she said. "The businesses and organizations are able to educate the community of the different services they provide.
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"A big thank you to our sponsors, Harold Shepley and Associates, First Christian Church and Universal Forensics. We hope to be building up more participation from businesses and the community. It's a way to bring the community together."
All proceeds benefit The Salvation Army Somerset Service Center, which provides direct assistance to residents of Somerset County through the emergency food pantry, as well as heating, utility and rental assistance during crisis situations.
Tickets are available online at give.salvationarmy.org/chocolatestroll.
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"You get to walk around and participate in the community," Purbaugh said. "We are very excited for people to come out and check out the stroll and enjoy delicious chocolate. It's Mother's Day weekend, so bring your mother, daughter or sister and celebrate."
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Chocolate Stroll benefits the chocolate lovers and The Salvation Army Somerset
