During the past five years, the United Churches of Galena Food Pantry Golf and Silent Auction has raised over $110,000 to assist feeding needy families in the Galena area. In the past several years we have seen an increase in the number of families using the food pantry. We assist needy families on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 219 Summit Street, Galena.
The revenue we raised from last year’s 5th Annual Golf Outing and Silent Auction is assisting in covering the food expenses for needy families for approximately four months, representing roughly 800 households and serving about 2,000 people.
Your generosity and support are appreciated. We hope to see you at next year’s outing!
Details and Registration
Date/Location: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Eagle Ridge General or East Course, Galena, IL Rain Date: TBD
Start Times:
General Shotgun Tee Time Start: 8:30 a.m. for 18 holes
East Shotgun Tee Time Start: 11:00 a.m. for 9 holes
Golf Format: 18 holes at General or 9-hole option at East Course. Four person scramble, shotgun start, no handicap, fun activity, golf prizes, & blind drawings
Cost: General Course & East Course
General 18 Holes (lunch included): Non-Member $120, Eagle Ridge Member $90
East 9 Holes (lunch included): Non-Member $110, Eagle Ridge Member $80
Lunch at Eagle Ridge Resort: Your registration includes a sit-down lunch at Eagle Ridge starting at 2:00 p.m. This includes the buffet black angus hamburger, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, & watermelon. Vegetarian burger on request.
Silent Auction: Located at Eagle Ridge Inn on the lower level on Monday, July 20 from 3-5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, July 21 from 11:00-3:00 p.m., at Eagle Ridge.
Registration is a simple two-step process. First submit the player(s) names and contact info, then complete your payment.
Note: Golf will be played in foursomes. You may turn in registration for 1, 2, 3, or 4 players. If you don’t have a complete foursome, we will make a foursome for you.
Registration: Complete your registration online here or by mailing this hard-copy form to United Churches of Galena Food Pantry, PO Box 6401, Galena, IL 61036.
Payment: Please note that payment is per person. Complete your payment via the *online process below (PayPal/major credit cards) or by making a check to United Churches of Galena Food Pantry and mailing it to the PO Box listed above.
*Please note that online payment includes a $3 surcharge per person to cover transaction fees.
ALL 144 SLOTS WERE FILLED!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
First four photos courtesy of the Galena Gazette.
From left, Eileen McCarty, JoAnn Soukup, Audrey Bilek and George Bilek finish a hole at a charity golf outing. The Bileks also celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.Golfers, from left, Pat Botticelli, Ken Zehnder, Ken Lyons and Rob Maple take time for a quick picture between holes during the United Churches of Galena’s 5th Annual Golf Outing and Silent Auction at Eagle Ridge’s South Course, Tuesday, July 22.Diave Kiziour (left) and Steve Russell cruise to the next hole at Eagle Ridge’s South Course.Silent Auction Tent
Committee: Bernie Ferry, Ken Lyons, Paul DiTomo, Lil Lyons, John Yoder, Jane Yoder, Eric Kallback, Debbie Kallback, Pat Willy, John Willy, Alma Mariano, Anna Ranaldi, Johnny O’Shea
Sponsor and Donor Information
Levels
– Major Sponsor, $1,000+: Large name & logo printed on marketing, automatic hole sponsor sign, large banner at the event, website, and full page thank you ad; and recognized at the event. We will need an electronic copy of your logo.
– Friends of Food Pantry, $500 – $999: Smaller name & logo printed on larger banner at the event, automatic hole sponsor sign, website, and full page thank you ad; and recognized at the event. We will need an electronic copy of your logo.
– Tee Box Sign Sponsor, $100: Name & logo on sign, name on banner, name in full page thank you ad, and recognized at the event. We will need an electronic copy of your logo.
– Hole Prizes or Silent Auction Donor (gift certificate, gift basket, etc.): Name in full page thank you ad, and recognized at the event.
– Other Monetary Donation: Recognition dependent on donation; name in thank you ad
Become a Sponsor/Donor
1. Send an email to Bernie Ferry (bernieferry@gmail.com) and please indicate your sponsorship amount/donation and provide your name, address, email, phone number, and logo (if applicable).
2. Payments can be made via the online process below (PayPal/major credit cards) or mailed via check (made out to Galena Food Pantry and mailed to Galena Food Pantry, PO Box 6401, Galena, IL 61036). If you are paying online, please consider covering the cost of the transaction fee when prompted, in order to maximize your donation to the Food Pantry.
The Galena Food Pantry is a 501(c)3 tax recognized organization.
