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Mayor's Youth Council to run Nov. 20 drive-through fundraiser for CHiPs

Zephyrhills City Council & Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) · October 30, 2025
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Summary

Zephyrhills Mayor's Youth Council announced a Nov. 20 drive-through dinner fundraiser (Meals on Wheels site) to benefit CHiPs (a local social-service provider). Local businesses have committed sponsorships and in-kind support; the council and police chief endorsed the campaign.

The Zephyrhills Mayor's Youth Council presented a community fundraiser to the City Council on Oct. 27, asking the city and residents to support a Nov. 20 drive-through dinner benefiting CHiPs Inc., a local nonprofit that provides housing and outreach services.

Event and logistics: The fundraiser is a drive-through pick-up organized at the Meals on Wheels facility on Fifteenth Avenue. Residents may reserve meals via QR code or obtain tickets from youth-council members; sponsorship packages are being sold for group meals and employer purchases. The youth council expects volunteers — including high-school groups, FFA, ROTC and theater students — to help run the event.

Funding and partners: Organizers said the youth council secured multiple sponsors including Microtel, Rick's Cafe, Bingham Realty and an anonymous donor; Wharton Smith Construction offered to provide food in-kind so sponsorship money will be dedicated to CHiPs. Chief Derek Brewer and council members praised the youth council for mobilizing volunteers and strengthening community-police contacts.

Why it matters: Organizers characterized the fundraiser as a direct way to help people experiencing housing insecurity in East Pasco; CHiPs staff will determine use of funds for immediate needs, such as short-term lodging, case management and other services that assist people off the street.

How to help: Sponsors may write checks to CHiPs, Inc., or give online via the event QR code. Organizers set an initial fundraising target and reported early commitments; additional sponsors were being sought.

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