Saturday, May 2, Feed Our Scholars (FOS) will hold a fundraising dinner at 5:30 p.m. in St. Philip’s Lippiat Hall, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. But this event is a little quirky: a potluck recipe auction.

You may ask, how will this work? Well, bring a favorite main dish, salad, side dish, or dessert (or more than one) for sampling, along with its printed/written copy of the recipe. And don’t forget to bring friends along too: the more the merrier!

After enjoying a delicious time tasting all, or as many of the dishes as desired, get ready for brisk bidding. FOS auctioneer "Big Al" Cohen will hold forth, auctioning off the recipes to the highest bidders, all funds to benefit the FOS programs. A jolly, delicious time is sure to be had by all with the spirited but good-natured bidding entertaining attendees.

But wait! If one doesn’t have a dish to share, don’t stay away: attend, eat, bid, join the fun, and support Feed Our Scholars/Set For Success. 

The FOS Initiative supplies weekend packs of food for participating food insecure Wiscasset Elementary schoolchildren, and provides gift certificates over vacation weeks, when there’s greater pressure on the family food budget. Feeding minds as well as bellies, the group also provides art bags for the holiday break, and new books to enjoy during the summer months. 

The Set For Success event in August each year, aided by Parents in Education, provides school supplies to children attending Wiscasset schools, as well as homeschoolers who would be attending Wiscasset schools. 

For planning’s sake, FOS would appreciate knowing if you are attending, so please call St. Phillip’s at 882-7184. Leave a short message and return number. An FOS committee member will be in touch. Or contact the group via its website: https://feedourscholars.wordpress.com/; its Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/wiscassetfeedourscholars; or email: FeedOurScholars@gmail.com. Come for fun and fellowship while supporting local children.