Great things happen when we work together. That's the message behind Fight Hunger Fall Fest, a collaboration between Wrightsville Presbyterian Church and Wrightsville for All.

The event will be held at the church, 205 N. Second St., Wrightsville, on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"We'll be blocking off Second Street between Locust and Walnut, and we'll have lot of activities for the whole family," said the Rev. Jesse North.

Liz Fulmer and Friends will perform live music, and a variety of food trucks will be on-site. "We'll have various activities for kids," North said, adding that activities will include pumpkin bowling.

A free lunch will also be offered to anyone who attends the event.

People are encouraged to bring nonperishable food, hygiene items or monetary donations for the Eastern York Food Pantry and the Giving Table.

The Eastern York Food Pantry is located at Hope United Methodist Church, 404 Hellam St., Wrightsville, and The Giving Table provides supplementary items to families that receive Power Packs.

Wrightsville Presbyterian has held a Fall Fest in the past, but this year promises to be bigger and better than ever, thanks to the partnership with Wrightsville for All, North said.

Wrightsville for All is a community group founded by Alicia Ferrari in 2020 with a mission of connecting people in positive ways throughout the area. She was soon joined by Sara Barrett, and the women have organized a variety of community efforts, including donation drives for local nonprofits.

North saw Wrightsville for All's Facebook page and reached out about a potential partnership.

"We are very clear that we are inclusive; no matter what walk of life you come from, we want to know you," Ferrari stated. "You are our neighbor."

That mission fit perfectly with North's vision for the church, so North offered his space as a place for Wrightsville for All to hold community events.

Exciting things have been happening at Wrightsville Presbyterian Church, North noted. In September, he was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in a service that drew a large crowd.

"It was a packed house," recalled Barrett. "The energy in the room was really palpable. The message of the service was 'Come as you are,' and inclusion, and reaching out to everyone and letting them know they have a place here. They are welcome."

The Fall Fest is a perfect example of North's desire to create unity, he said, noting that the event brings together his church, Wrightsville for All and several other local churches.

"It's important to highlight that the Methodist church, the Lutheran church, the Presbyterian church and Wrightsville for All are all trying to do stuff that benefits the community," North said. "We want to get everybody together to have a great day."