ALLENTOWN – The Allentown FFA Parents, Alumni and Friends (PAF) will host the 11th annual gift auction and spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. March 24 at the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Upper Freehold. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
The Allentown FFA PAF provides support to the Allentown High School FFA chapter throughout the year, according to a press release.
Proceeds from the gift auction will provide students with opportunities to pursue careers in veterinary science, agricultural technology and mechanical systems, earth sciences, environmental science, horticulture, aquaculture and many other fields of work, according to the press release.
Students are given the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom through FFA activities such as competitive events and leadership training.
The March 24 event will provide the Allentown FFA PAF with funds to assist with chapter activities, including travel to the National FFA convention in Indianapolis, the New Jersey FFA convention and career development events, according to the press release.
Through fundraising events such as the annual gift auction, all students have the opportunity to participate in any of the chapter, state and/or national activities, regardless of their financial situation.
Admission for the gift auction is $15 and includes an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. Seating is limited to the first 175 individuals; arrive early to secure a seat. No seats will be saved. Donations are being accepted. For further information, call 609-259‐7292, ext. 1440 or ext. 1443.