Willmar Stingers & Thrivent River Lakes Financial Group of Spicer Raises $7,150.00

Willmar, MN — The Willmar Stingers & Thrivent River Lakes Financial Group of Spicer are proud to announce this year’s jersey auction raised $7,150.00 to support the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf. This initiative reflects River Lakes Financial Group’s commitment to strengthening the local communities they serve.

The annual jersey auction featured game-worn player jerseys and over the course of the past 15 seasons has raised $93,507.50 for those in need.

“When we started this promotion in 2010, I couldn’t have imagined the success and dollars generated that we’ve seen,” said Benjamin Munsch, Thrivent River Lakes Financial Group Wealth Advisor. “It’s been great seeing how generous Stingers fans in the Willmar Lakes Area and across the country have been in support of the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf.  This initiative has made a substantial impact in West Central Minnesota and our surrounding communities.”

The funds raised will directly benefit the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf which provides essential food assistance to individuals and families in need throughout the area. In recent months, demand for food assistance has increased, making this support even more critical. The power of every dollar that is donated equates to ten dollars’ worth of food that is then purchased through the Food Bank and Second Harvest Heartland. Therefore, this year’s donation will provide $71,500.00 worth of food for the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf and its consumers.

“We are incredibly thankful to the River Lakes Financial Group in Spicer and everyone who contributed to the jersey auction,” said Alana Ziehl, Executive Director of the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf.  “These funds will help us serve our community better, ensuring that no one goes hungry.”

Thrivent River Lakes Financial Group of Spicer and the Willmar Stingers encourages other organizations and individuals to consider ways they can support local food shelves and other community initiatives. For more information on this press release please visit WillmarStingers.com or call 320-222-2010.

The Willmar Stingers will open their 16^th season of play in the Northwoods League in 2025.  Season ticket packages, group tickets, and Kwik Trip 5-game and 7-game plans are available now by contacting the Stingers ticket office at 320-222-2010.

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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its 31th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 325 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers as your favorite team.