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HEF ’ s 20th Taste of the Town runs April 1 to May 31
HEF , from Page 1 success with the current format that the HEF decided to bring it back for this year and explained how it works .
“ You can use the tickets at your pleasure , however you want to make it work . You have the freedom timewise to use it within those two months . There are over 20 vendors on there , restaurants that have signed up to participate . Once you go into the establishment , you just show them your card and then they ’ re going to sign off on it for you that you used it . Each establishment and each vendor is a one-time use only and you get whatever within they have with us ,” Heggan said .
HEF President Roseann Struble added more regarding how the specials work on the ticket .
“ Some restaurants are going to give you a discount off the entire purchase , some will give you a ten percent discount off a $ 25 purchase or more , it depends as they all have their own offer ,” Struble said .
HEF Vice President Lori Calderone said that those interested in buying a ticket can contact any HEF member as there are posters with phone numbers of the HEF members for those who don ’ t know one as well as advertising throughout the town . Heggan believes this fundraiser
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“ The restaurants that are signed up for the fundraiser , our hope is that more people go into these establishments to get the discount or the special item and to also enjoy their establishment so that they kind of get their name out . In turn , you ’ re also raising money for the schools , which is an awesome thing also ,” Heggan said .
Struble believes that this fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity for people to donate to the HEF and are grateful for the vendors and restaurants that are participating .
“ I feel it is a wonderful opportunity for people to donate to the HEF and we are so grateful for all of our vendors who participate year after year . It enables us to raise a lot of funds for our school district ,” Struble said .
While COVID-19 motivated the HEF to change the format
from a physical event to a ticketed event in a two-month span , Calderone likes the event and believes this will help restaurants and businesses in Hammonton .
“ I like this event , we used to do it in person and this will be our 20th year but due to COVID-19 and we had to do a virtual event such as the ticket . Since then , with restaurants not being able to find help and supply chain issues , we figured this is a better event to do until things straighten out . Having our people go into their businesses , to help give them some business for all of the years they gave back to us ,” Calderone said .
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