United Way of Southeast Georgia

10/28/2026

🎃👻 Halloween parties should be full of treats, not added stress!

For families living paycheck to paycheck, even the little things can add up. Classroom snacks, party supplies, and volunteer time may seem small, but they can be hard to manage when you’re already stretched thin.

💛 This Halloween, let’s make sure every child gets to join the fun! If you’re able, consider sending extra snacks or party supplies to your child’s classroom so every little ghost, goblin, and superhero can celebrate without putting extra pressure on families.

Sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference!

10/27/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q! 🏆

You won the Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is competition at 16th Annual Tasting Statesboro the United Way! Guests voted, and you came out on top as the crowd favorite! 🎉

As a thank-you for helping make Tasting Statesboro such a success, United Way treated our Tasting Statesboro Committee to lunch from Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q today. We loved celebrating our winner while enjoying some delicious BBQ!

Thank you to Jim ’N Nick’s and all our amazing vendors for supporting United Way of Southeast Georgia and making a difference right here in our community. ❤️

10/26/2026

A big thank-you to Josh Hall and the construction students at Statesboro High School for putting their skills to work and building the stanchions for Tasting Statesboro the United Way! 👏🔨

We’re grateful to Howard Lumber & Hardware, Inc. for donating the supplies that made this project possible. It’s wonderful to see our local schools and businesses come together to support our community!

Thank you for helping make Tasting Statesboro a success! 💙💛

10/22/2026

🍴❤️ STATESBORO, YOU DID IT AGAIN! ❤️🍴

Our hearts (and our plates!) are FULL! 🥹 Thank you for making our 16th Annual Tasting Statesboro the United Way such a success!

Together, we raised $69,664 to support local charities and strengthen our community! Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship, every delicious bite, and every helping hand made a difference.

A HUGE thank you to our incredible presenting sponsor, Brodie International, all of our sponsors, our 44 amazing food and beverage vendors, our attendees, volunteers, and everyone who helped bring this night together. From our Top Chefs to our behind-the-scenes crew, we couldn't do it without you!

The best part? The money raised here stays here, helping local organizations provide vital programs and services to our neighbors right here in Southeast Georgia. ❤️

If your are need of resources or know someone who is, please reach out to us.

We are so grateful for a community that shows up, gives back, and knows how to have a good time while doing it!

Until next year Tasting Statesboro… the United Way
THANK YOU! 🥂🍴

10/17/2026

Tomorrow (Saturday, October 17th) our partner organization, Feed the Boro, will hold its monthly meal drop.

Good evening, Boro family!

We’re back tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 17, at 8:00 AM for our monthly community food drop at Statesboro High!

A special thank you to our newest presenting sponsor Grifols Plasma for sponsoring this month’s distribution and helping us continue serving families throughout our community!

Be sure to get in line early and check out the attached flyer for a full list of what we’ll be distributing.

We’re grateful for every sponsor, volunteer, and community partner who helps make these distributions possible. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!

Together, we continue to Feed the Boro! ❤️

10/15/2026

📸✨ A LITTLE STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE… ✨📸

We’re taking it back to last year’s Tasting Statesboro with these amazing photos from Marsha Hagan Photography! 💛 Marsha is one of our wonderful Sous Chef Sponsors, and we’re thrilled she’ll be back TOMORROW night to capture all the delicious bites, smiling faces, and fun memories! 🥂🍴

Want to be part of this year’s memories for 16th Annual Tasting Statesboro the United Way? ⏰ ONLY TWO HOURS LEFT to grab your presale tickets for $35!

🎟️ Get yours NOW at TastingStatesboro.com before 11:59 PM tonight!

Miss the deadline? Tickets will only be available at the door for $50, if available.

Trust us… you don’t want to be looking at next year’s photos wishing you had been there! 😂📸

📅 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM (Presenting, Top, and Master Chef sponsors enter at 5 PM)
📍 Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility at Georgia Southern University

Come hungry, bring your friends, and help us make an impact right here in our community! 💙💛

10/14/2026

🍴🎉 44 VENDORS. ONE BIG NIGHT. SO MANY REASONS TO COME HUNGRY! 🎉🍴

We hope you’ve got your appetite ready, because TOMORROW is the 16th Annual Tasting Statesboro the United Way ! 🙌❤️

Just look at all these incredible local businesses joining us! ⬇️ (Yes, ALL 44 of them! 😍)

Consider this your official permission slip to skip cooking, forget the dishes, sample a little of everything, and call it community service. 😂👏

🌮🍕🍰 Calories don't count when you're eating for charity. We don't make the rules! 😉

But here's the sweetest part of the whole night: this event is about so much more than good food.

❤️ Every ticket helps United Way of Southeast Georgia support local nonprofit organizations and programs working to strengthen our community through education, health, and financial stability. From helping children thrive to connecting local families with resources and support, the dollars raised here help make a difference right here at home.

When you attend Tasting Statesboro, you're not just treating your taste buds. You're helping neighbors, supporting families, and investing in a stronger Southeast Georgia. And that's something worth celebrating! 🥰

📅 TOMORROW — Thursday, October 15
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility at Georgia Southern University, next to Allen E. Paulson Stadium

🎟️ LAST CHANCE FOR PRESALE TICKETS! Get yours online at TastingStatesboro.com or in person at the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce or Vallant Bank (cash only for in-person purchases) by 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT!

After that, tickets will only be available at the event for $50, if available.

Tag your foodie friends, share this post, and start making your game plan. With 44 vendors, you may need a strategy… and possibly stretchy pants. 🤣

Come hungry. Leave happy. Do good. That's Tasting Statesboro! ❤️🍴

10/14/2026

🚨🍴 ONE. MORE. DAY. STATESBORO! 🍴🚨

We’re ONE DAY away from the 16th Annual Tasting Statesboro the United Way, and trust us… this is one event you do NOT want to miss! 🎉

🎟️ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET PRESALE TICKETS!

⏰ Presale tickets are available online at TastingStatesboro.com or in person at the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce or Vallant Bank (cash only for in-person purchases) until 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT!

Miss the deadline? Tickets will only be available at the event for $50, if available. 👀

🍽️ 44 INCREDIBLE VENDORS. So many delicious bites. Live music with Tall Paul & The String Beans. Great people. And the chance to support our local community while having the BEST time!

And remember… CALORIES DON'T COUNT WHEN YOU'RE EATING FOR CHARITY! 😂🙌

Come hungry. Bring your friends. Wear your stretchy pants. And get ready for a night of great food, great fun, and doing good right here at home! ❤️

📍 Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility at Georgia Southern University, next to Allen E. Paulson Stadium
📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.

🎟️ Get those presale tickets before the clock strikes midnight TONIGHT! We’ll see you TOMORROW! 🥳

👉 TastingStatesboro.com

10/13/2026

🚨 NEW VENDOR ALERT! 🚨

👀 Statesboro, you’re hearing it here FIRST! Wise Guys Deli & Bodega hasn’t even opened its doors yet, but we’re bringing them straight to YOU at the 16th Annual Tasting Statesboro the United Way! 🙌🎉

Talk about getting in on something before everyone else! 😉 We’re thrilled to have them joining our lineup and can’t wait for y’all to show them some love.

📅 THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility at Georgia Southern

🎟️ Grab your presale tickets now at TastingStatesboro.com or purchase in person at the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce or Vallant Bank. In-person ticket purchases must be paid in cash ($35).

TICKETS WILL INCREASE TO $50 after Wedneday at 11:59 p.m. and only be able to be purchased at the door... if available.

Come hungry, bring your friends, and help us give Wise Guys Deli & Bodega a warm Statesboro welcome before they even officially open! ❤️

Every ticket helps United Way of Southeast Georgia support local nonprofits and families right here in our community.

10/13/2026

🍧 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: BORO Boro Sno! 🍧

We’re bringing the flavor and fun to Tasting Statesboro the United Way! 🎉 We’re happy to have Boro Sno joining our 16th Annual Tasting Statesboro the United Way this Thursday, October 15!

Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and come enjoy an evening celebrating the amazing businesses that make our community so special. Every ticket helps support United Way of Southeast Georgia and the local nonprofits working to make a difference right here at home. ❤️

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Georgia Southern’s Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility

🎟️ Get your presale tickets now at TastingStatesboro.com! You can also purchase tickets in person at the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce or Vallant Bank. In-person ticket purchases must be made with cash.

Let’s eat, sip, and support our community! 🙌