PRESS RELEASE
October 20, 2025
Waldport Chamber of Commerce Announces
$2,000 Donation to Waldport Food Share
The Waldport Chamber of Commerce has donated $2,000 to Waldport Food Share from proceeds
generated from its annual charity golf tournament. The Tournament took place September 27th at
Crestview Golf Club in Waldport and was presented by Pioneer Connect.
Linda Ballas from Waldport Food Share says:
“The donated food we receive as a partner of Oregon Food Bank and a TEFAP (The Emergency Food
Assistance Program) organization has declined this year, and we do not expect to see the amounts
bounce back in the foreseeable future. Because of this, and because of the continuing rise in need in
the area, we are purchasing more of the food we give out to the community. We buy in bulk and try to
spend wisely – regardless, it is an increased cost for us to bear.
Our donors in the community are wonderful. In order to ensure we remain solvent, we supplement
those donations through grants whenever possible. The donation from the Waldport Chamber’s Golf
Tournament will help us ensure no one goes hungry.”
Participating businesses who helped make this donation possible included Pioneer Connect, South
Beach Manor Memory Care, Sweet Homes Vacation Getaways, Power Auto Group, Dahl Disposal &
Recycling, Better Bark & More, The Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, The City of
Waldport, Alsea Bay Power Products, Comfort Heating & Cooling, Espresso 101, Lincoln County, Bridax
LLC, Waldport Tech Services, Hi-School Pharmacy, Astound Broadband, WaFd Bank, and 101 Things to
Do Magazine.
For more information about Waldport Food Share and to donate directly, please visit
Media Contact:
Tom Fullmer, Executive Director
Waldport Chamber of Commerce
director@waldportchamber.org
