Solid Rock Youth Ministries (SRYM) will host its annual Farm to Table fundraiser on Friday, June 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wissler Farms, 421 Drytown Rd., Holtwood. The event will feature food from local businesses and farms, live music and outdoor games and activities.

The fundraiser will be catered by TFB Catering, and live music will be provided by Dave Jones, a New Jersey-based musician who serves as the worship leader for Island Bible Church in Beach Haven, NJ.

The Farm to Table event is a tradition that began in 2019, when SRYM decided to reimagine one of its existing fundraisers. "We're in such an amazing area where so much good food is grown," said Brad Thorne, advancement director for SRYM. "It made sense to have something that would showcase that, and it quickly became a popular event that brought people together." The Farm to Table planning committee chooses a different location to host the fundraiser at each year, selecting Wissler Farms for its rustic setting with enough space to afford outdoor activities.

The funds raised from Farm to Table will support SRYM's youth center in Quarryville, as well as the organization's various youth programs. SRYM operates programs for kids in elementary school, middle school and high school, both at its Quarryville facility and at local schools. At Providence Elementary School, SRYM holds an after-school program for students to make its ministry more accessible and remove the need for transportation. This program also allows parents to pick their kids up from school after finishing work and not have to worry about after-school care. "It's important for us to make the ministry accessible for families," Thorne said. "Parents don't have to worry about their kids sitting at home while they're still at work, because they are enjoying games and learning activities in a safe environment."

In addition to SRYM's after-school programs and courses at its main facility, the youth ministry takes children on off-site trips throughout the year. Recently, kids in the program visited SkyZone, and the organization has coordinated trips to mini golf courses in the past. "We want people to be excited about what God is doing through Solid Rock," Thorne said. "It's important to support children and strengthen families whenever we can. Every family and every child is important."

For more information or to purchase a ticket for the Farm to Table event, visit http://www.solidrockquarryville.com/farmtotable23.