Save the Date: 10-1-2026 Operation Love’s 7th Annual DESSERT BENEFIT EVENT: Small Bites for Big Change

Operation Love’s 7th Annual DESSERT BENEFIT EVENT: Small bites for Big Change presented by star bank is here!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now!

Mark your Calendar for Thursday, October 1st from 5:00 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.

Benefit Event: Over 100 local dessert-makers will have their sweet treats available! Make your donation to take home a treat at the fifth annual Dessert Benefit Event: Small Bites for Big Change presented by STAR at AFC Community Center to benefit Operation Love Ministries, a collective of partners providing human services for Madison County families in need.

• Drop in from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. to make a donation and take home your favorites (no pre-purchase needed!)
• Purchase a ticket to dinner and program from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. including music by Greenway Jazz, volunteer awards and stories of impact, and a live auction for first choice of delectable desserts to share and enjoy at your table. (Doors open to dinner seating at 5:30 p.m.) New this year: a variety of “small plates” donated from various businesses, individuals, and groups will be at each table- you never know what you’ll get!
• Silent Auction will run 5:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.

We can’t wait to see you and help raise funds to serve over 21,000 aggregate Madison County individuals with food, clothing, household items, school supplies, Christmas Wishes, and long-term financial wellness programming.