Support Families Through the Taste of the Villages and Auction in April!

The 17th Annual Taste of the Villages and Auction will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 5:30-9 p.m. at 1951 West. This event benefits the Howard-Suamico School District’s (HSSD) The Giving Tree.

At HSSD, just under 700 students and their families are faced with hunger and the threat of homelessness. The Giving Tree strives to lessen these challenges in an effort to give each child opportunities to succeed. The Taste of the Villages and Auction is the primary fundraiser for The Giving Tree. Monthly grocery basics, school supplies, holiday assistance, field trips, personal care items, and band/orchestra/music expenses are just a few of the items and services that are provided to families using proceeds from this event.

If you would like to contribute to the success of this event with a gift basket or raffle donation, please refer to the instructions below. While we appreciate donations at any time, it will be helpful to receive items prior to March 28 so that we may utilize all elements in the most effective manner.

• Please contact The Giving Tree by phone or email to schedule drop off or pick up for gift basket and raffle donations and gift cards at:
  • Leave a message for pickup or drop: 920-593-3484 
  • Email: givingtree@hssdschools.org
  • Gift card donations can also be mailed to the above address
• Individual tickets may be purchased online.

We love bringing the community together for an amazing evening! Taste of the Villages and Auction is made possible by the generous donations of our kind and caring community friends like you. Monetary donations, gift certificates, gift cards to restaurants, businesses and events, and silent/live auction items are still needed and greatly appreciated.

We are excited to announce this year’s food vendors! Thank you in advance to: 1951 West, Bay Port Culinary Arts, Cottontail Candy, Festival Foods, Howard-Suamico School Nutrition, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Marco’s Pizza, Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza, Tequilas Bar & Restaurant LLC, The Kitchen Table, Townline Pub & Grill. Without these restaurants and businesses, this event would not be possible!

Please consider joining us on April 10 so you can enjoy A Taste of the Villages while helping children in our community! Thank you for your consideration of this worthy cause.