The 4^th Annual Women Fighting Hunger Dinner Fundraiser will take place this Thursday evening, March 28, at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport.

New York Times bestselling author, educator and activist Erin Gruwell will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event.  Gruwell s an American teacher best known for her unique teaching method, which led to the publication of The Freedom Writers Diary.

The event, hosted at Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport, brings together women (and men) who are passionate about River Bend’s mission to work to build hunger-free communities. Also open to men, the evening includes networking, dinner and a program. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by the program.

Erin Gruwell

When:               Thursday, March 28, 2024

4:30PM: VIP Reception with Keynote Speaker

5:15PM: Doors Open/Cocktail Hour

6:15PM: Dinner Served

7:00PM: Program Begins

Where:              Rhythm City Casino

7077 Elmore Avenue
Davenport

Why:                  The event is a fundraiser for River Bend Food Bank..  River Bend Food Bank, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, feeds people experiencing hunger by rescuing, safely storing, and distributing nutritious food through more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

                                Proceeds from this year’s event will be used specifically to support School Food Pantries within River Bend’s service area.

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