R.D. Offutt Company’s RDO Caters Taters raised $108,132 from its in-person and take-out potato luncheon, raffle tickets and sponsorships during the 25th annual event. Anna Sather, Farm in the Dell’s (FITD) executive director, and other FITD stakeholders accepted the check from RDO team members.
“I can’t even say how much it means to all of us at Farm in the Dell,” Sather said. “These funds will exponentially fuel the future and help us create year-round opportunities for people with disabilities to earn a living wage through meaningful work that develops numerous skills.”
More than 120 RDO team members and many FITD supporters and stakeholders volunteered at this year’s event, which brought together local businesses, community members of all ages and local media, which broadcasted and shared a sizeable turnout and stupendous spirit of giving. Ultimately, though, all attendees came together to celebrate FITD and the transformative power of agriculture.
“RDO and FITD both have deep roots in agriculture. Founder Ron Offutt began his career as potato founder and built a people-first business centered in agriculture,” said Tim Curoe, R.D. Offutt Company’s chief executive officer. “FITD uses agriculture to empower, encourage, respect and support people. RDO team members are deeply connected to FITD’s mission, and their organization was the perfect recipient for our 100-percent volunteer-led community fundraising luncheon.”
100% of the dollars raised will help FITD make infrastructure improvements, including adding structures and amenities more suitable for use during winter months. This will allow them to extend programming, events, and employment options for 30+ Garden Engineers outside the traditional growing season.
Since 2000, RDO Caters Taters for Charity has raised more than $1.2 million through in-person and take-out potato sales, raffle tickets and sponsorships to donate to more than a dozen local charities, including HOPE, INC., Jeremiah Program of Fargo-Moorhead, BIO Girls, Great Plains Food Bank, PATH of North Dakota, Valley Senior Services, and more.
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