'Film & Food for a Cause' to benefit local United Way, Salvation Army

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September 17, 2012

'Film & Food for a Cause' to benefit local United Way, Salvation Army

Natalie Fultz CNHI The Times Enterprise Mon Sep 17, 2012, 05:09 PM EDT

THOMASVILLE — t’s that time of the year again to watch a movie while helping others. Georgia Theatre Company is set to present its ninth annual “Film & Food for a Cause.”

On Sunday, local proceeds — all ticket and concession sales — will benefit United Way of Thomas County of Thomas County and the Salvation Army of Thomas County.

“We appreciate Georgia Theatre Company and Gateway Cinema for participating in this event. This is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy some quality family time and entertainment with your family in a way that benefits all of the agencies that United Way touches here in Thomas County,” said Chris Quick, United Way campaign chair and vice president.

Two weeks after Sept. 11, 2011, the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) organized a one-day event with more than 20,000 participating movie screens nationwide and nine participating motion picture distributing companies where 100 percent of ticket and concession sales were donated to “Victims’ Benefit Day at the Movies.” More than $5 million was raised to help meet the needs resulting from the tragedy.

Georgia Theatre Company, based in St. Simons Island, was one of the theatres involved. In September 2004, the first “Film & Food for a Cause” event was held at Glynn Place Cinemas in Brunswick and at Island Cinemas at St. Simons Island. Georgia Theatre Company wanted to continue giving back to the community.

Last year, more than $113,800 was raised at the fifteen participating theatres. To date, the “Film & Food for a Cause” event has raised $475,000

This year ,all 27 Georgia Theatre Company theatres are involved. The event will span over twenty-one counties, and at least 80 local restaurants are participating.

See Tuesday's edition for more details.

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