News Release

GOSHEN — With a popular community springtime event less than two weeks away, The Salvation Army is preparing to welcome hundreds of hungry people into its building at 1013 N. Main St. in Goshen. The 61st annual Pancake Day will take place Friday, April 26, with the aim of raising funds to support Salvation Army programs and services in 2024. Pancakes will be served from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. with advance tickets priced at $7 and available online at salarmy.us/pancakeday.

In 2023, The Salvation Army of Goshen’s many programs helped local families during their times of need. A comprehensive, year-round senior program ensures that older residents stay active and have access to nutritious meals. Thanks to proceeds from last year’s Pancake Day, The Salvation Army provided 27,486 meals to fight food insecurity in central and southern Elkhart County. In total, around 7,500 individuals benefited from basic social services programs like emergency financial assistance to pay utility bills and rent.

Advance tickets to Pancake Day allow attendees to visit The Salvation Army at any point during the 13-hour event to enjoy freshly cooked pancakes with family and friends. In 2023, volunteers and staff served more than 6,500 pancakes during the event.

While advance tickets are recommended, last-minute diners can still buy tickets on April 26 for $8 at the door. All are welcome to come and enjoy food and fellowship.

Many sponsors have stepped up to support Pancake Day, led by Diamond sponsor John and Lois Fidler. Gold sponsors for the event include Everence Credit Union, Terry’s Carpet Cleaning, Miller’s Building Supply and Bill’s Heating.

Silver sponsors helping to make Pancake Day possible are Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Greg and Charlotte Hoogenboom, Martin Bros. Contracting, Interra Credit Union, Elkhart Community Foundation, Kuert Concrete, Goshen Noon Kiwanis, Maple City Kiwanis, Leatherman Supply, RHM Insurance Group, Maple City Dispensing, Nuway Construction, L&M Electric, Wieland Designs, First Brethren Church, Centier Bank, ReMax and Goshen Health.

The list of Bronze sponsors currently includes Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham LLP, Hopper’s Pike Street Grille, Davis & Roose, Hostetler & Askew Door, First State Bank, Goshen Stamping, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Hoosier Hardwood Floors, Yoder Home Services, Brent and Christi Miller, Green Oaks of Goshen, Four Star Rental, Commodore Homes of Indiana, Steve and Shelly Fiddler, Maple City Chapel, ALB Properties, Superior Body Works, Craig and Missy Foor, RS Pest, Gardners Outdoor Power Equipment, EPIC Insurance, Casper’s Coin and Jewelry, T&T Automotive Service, Ron and Gwen Diller, Hawkins Water Tech, Ken and Sue Hochstetler, Beer Wireless, S&H Auto, Oaklawn, Axius, DJ Construction, Honeyville Metal, Kent and Jill Miller, Downtown Ministries, Title Resources, and Mitch and Debra Day.

Any businesses or individuals interested in becoming a sponsor can visit The Salvation Army’s sponsor page here.