Meat Raffle 2025

Trusted Gives Hosts Inaugural Meat Raffle at Forbes Theatre

What a night! On November 13, 2025, Trusted Gives hosted its very first Meat Raffle at the Forbes Theatre at 500 Pearl Street in downtown Buffalo — and it did not disappoint.

Doors opened at 6 PM to an enthusiastic crowd ready to have fun and give back. Guests enjoyed complimentary beer, wine, and pop while DJ Jeremy Grodek set the perfect vibe. Arty Party kept the energy electric all evening, calling pull after pull as the raffle rolled on into the night. The atmosphere was lively, warm, and unmistakably Buffalo.

The evening was made possible by an incredible group of local sponsors and partners. Tops and MJ Peterson provided insulated bags for winners, and Just Pizza West Seneca kept everyone well fed. Raffle basket donations came from some of the best names in the region, including Fat Bob’s, Papi Grande’s, the Buffalo Sabres, East Leaf, Southgate Liquor, Hope Rises, Undergrounds, Park Edge Sweet Shoppe, Wingnutz, Georgetown Square Liquor, Frankie Primo’s, KeyBank, Milestone Brands, Brierwood Wine & Spirits, Ice Whiskey, and Clyde’s Feed and Animal Center.

The funds raised that evening went directly toward something truly meaningful — sponsoring Felician Community Services with a portion of the proceeds.

Thank you to our supporters, board members, volunteers, and every partner who helped make this first-ever event such a success. We already can’t wait for next year!

Sponsors

• Tops
• MJ Peterson
• Just Pizza West Seneca
• Fat Bob’s
• Papi Grande’s
• Buffalo Sabres
• East Leaf
• Southgate Liquor
• Hope Rises
• Undergrounds
• Park Edge Sweet Shoppe
• Wingnutz
• Georgetown Square Liquor
• Frankie Primo’s
• KeyBank
• Milestone Brands
• Brierwood Wine & Spirits
• Ice Whiskey
• Clyde’s Feed and Animal Center