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Lions Club cookie walk raises community donations and highlights Sterling Theatre
Summary
The Pataskala Lions Club reported strong turnout for its cookie walk, selling roughly 800 bags and generating donations to local food pantries and partners; organizers thanked the city, police and volunteers and noted community benefits from using Sterling Theatre.
Organizers of the Lions Club cookie walk told the Pataskala City Council the event drew strong community support, raised thousands for local charities and showcased collaboration with the city and Sterling Theatre.
Andy Wolford, representing the Lions Club and identifying his address, thanked the mayor, council, administration and the police department for help with the December event. Wolford said the group "just sold roughly 800 bags" and praised road closure management and volunteer coordination as reasons the event went smoothly.
Jenny Ashbrook, also representing the committee, described the Sterling Theatre as a critical venue this year and said volunteers were essential. "There's, a check for $11,000 for each of you guys," Ashbrook said in describing donations tied to food pantries and community partners; council members later referenced a combined donation total of $22,000.
Why it matters: The cookie walk is a recurring community fundraiser that provides local charitable support (food pantries and partner organizations) and fosters volunteerism. Council members thanked volunteers and welcomed the community engagement as a successful event that benefits local nonprofits.
What the council did: The comments were heard during citizens' comments; council members publicly thanked the Lions Club and volunteers and noted the event's scale and financial contributions.
Next steps: Organizers said they expect to return next year and invited interested residents to volunteer or join the Lions Club.
