🎉 Pasta for a Purpose is Officially SOLD OUT! 🍝

We’re thrilled to share the dinner seatings for our annual Pasta for a Purpose fundraiser are now sold out!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and helped make this event such a success before it even begins. We can’t wait to enjoy an evening of good food, great company, and community impact together.

If seats become available due to cancellations, we’ll reach out to those on our waitlist.

An Evening of Community, Connection, and Impact

📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 |📍 Tinucci’s Restaurant | Newport, Minnesota

Basic Needs is thrilled to host our annual fundraising celebration:
Pasta for a Purpose — an Italian buffet extravaganza filled with delicious food, exciting activities, and opportunities to give back!

🌟 Enjoy an Evening Featuring:

🍽️ A delicious Italian buffet
🎁 Silent auction with exciting items and experiences
💍 Thrift jewelry pop-up shop with unique finds
🎶 Lively company and community spirit

Two Dinner Seating Options:

4:30 - 6:30 PM ( SOLD OUT)
6:30 PM - 8 PM ( SOLD OUT)

Event Flyer (Download here)

Why Attend?
Providing free food to those in need isn't free — and we need your help! Every dollar raised through ticket sales, our silent auction, jewelry pop-up, and pick-a-ticket cash boards directly supports the Basic Needs Food Market, offering barrier-free access to fresh, nutritious food for those facing hardship.

🧡 About Basic Needs

Founded in 1996, Basic Needs is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families in our community. In 2023, we launched the Basic Needs Food Market, providing free rescued food in a dignified, welcoming environment. Alongside our affordable thrift shop and social services referral network, we’re committed to building a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable community.

🙏 Thank You to Our Generous Sponsor!

⚪ PLATINUM SPONSORS

🟡 GOLD SPONSORS

⚪ SILVER SPONSOR

🤝 Special Thanks

To Tinucci’s and the Saint Paul Park - Newport Lions Club for their generous in-kind donations that help make this event possible.

2025 Pasta for a Purpose

Basic Needs Food Market Fundraiser