Newburgh 07-21-25: On a perfect Monday morning, July 21, 2025, the fifth annual "Take a Swing at Hunger Golf Classic" teed off at the renowned Powelton Club, to benefit Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh. The event organizers set an ambitious fundraising goal of $20,000 to support the organization’s mission of providing home-delivered, freshly prepared meals to the community’s most vulnerable and needy residents.
The air buzzed with excitement as twenty-one teams, featuring local businesses, golf enthusiasts, and community members, played a four-person scramble. The Beat the Pro, closest to the pin, long drive, and Beat Joe’s Greenie contests, made for a fun and competitive spirit.
After the tournament, golfers and guests gathered for the awards ceremony and dinner banquet. The celebration featured a lively silent auction with sports tickets, golf packages, and sports collectibles, as well as terrific prize raffles and a 50/50 drawing. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a shared sense of accomplishment.
Board President Carole McDermott welcomed all and spoke about Meals on Wheels' history and mission. At the conclusion of the festivities, Joe Dirago, Tournament Director, proudly announced that the event had raised $22,000 for Meals on Wheels, surpassing all expectations! He acknowledged the sponsors and golfers, with special recognition for Giordano Industrial and the Kaplan Family Foundation as Platinum “Ace” Sponsors.
Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh is a 501(c)(3) registered charity that prepares fresh, nutritious, meals for community residents, who are homebound and in need. For fifty-three years, dedicated volunteers have delivered hot meals, along with a friendly visit and smile, its clients. To volunteer, apply for meals, or to donate, go to www.mealsonwheelsnewburgh.org or call 845-562-3490 for more information.
