The Big Event 2025

It's time for our community and supporters to gather and celebrate serving our community with hope and dignity. We can't wait to share our joy for serving the community with all of our friends and supporters!

The doors to The Big Event open at 6pm Thursday, May 8nd There is an open seating plan for guests to choose where they want to sit, except for certain ticket purchases that reserve a table. Please come dressed in your business casual attire and be ready to peruse the many food stations available. Your admission includes and array of deluxe appetizers as well as beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

You will be able to mingle with other community supporters, enjoy the refreshments while you search for your favorite auction items and enjoy the entertainment.

Bring cash to participate in the 50/50 raffle, exclusive on-site only raffle items as well as to tip the bartender. Silent auction items may only be bid on online so please bring your phone and register ahead of time to ensure you don't miss out on any our wonderful items. The silent auction begins on May 4th at 12pm and continues until The Big Event ends on the evening of May 8th. The first section of the auction will close at 7:30 pm, and the last section at 7:45pm. The online access is free so you can register in advance and bid anytime between the 4th and the end of the event! Please follow the link here to browse auction items and place your bids: https://auctions.networkforgood.com/auction_item_l...

There will also be baskets available at the event which don’t require electronic bidding. Guests may purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the baskets of their choice. Raffle winners must be present to win. Bring a non perishable pantry item to be entered to win an exciting door prize!

Our Mission:
Redford Interfaith Relief is a faith-based coalition, in collaboration with community
partners and volunteers, that respectfully serves and empowers all people in need in
the Redford Community by assisting with basic food, clothing and referrals.

Our Vision:
RIR will serve as a premier model client-choice food pantry that promotes the hope and
dignity of our clients by providing them with resources to encourage self-sufficiency. We
will be in the vanguard of serving individuals in need, working and advocating to
transform the Redford community into one where hunger is eradicated and poverty is
reduced.

* We are an equal opportunity provider and we are committed to serving our community by providing a welcoming and judgment free environment to all of our neighbors.