A bingo and spaghetti feed organized by Wessington Springs High School senior Tregen Jensen drew a strong turnout last fall, as part of Jensen’s senior project, benefiting two local causes.
The come-and-go fundraiser was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wessington Springs Elementary School lunchroom and featured a spaghetti meal, bingo games and prizes donated by local businesses. Free-will donations were accepted, and bus service was available to help community members attend.
“We made food for about 150 people, and there wasn’t much left over,” Jensen said, noting the crowd exceeded expectations.
Proceeds from the event were split between the Wessington Springs PTO and the Springs Area Bus, two organizations Jensen said were meaningful to support. Jensen credited mentor Kasie Sealy with helping plan the event and connect with community partners.
By the end of the afternoon, the fundraiser achieved its goal of bringing the community together while supporting local programs.