Each year, the Gurski family transforms their yard at 410 4th Street South into one of Martensville’s most eye-catching Halloween attractions. The display, complete with a wide array of inflatables has become a local favorite this time of year, and this marks the second annual effort to turn the display into something more meaningful by collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations to support the Martensville Food Pantry (MFP).
While people drive, or walk by, they can help support the local non-profit that provides weekly food hampers to families in Martensville and surrounding communities throughout the year by dropping off a donation within the collection bin set up at the front stairs of the Halloween display.
“Last year was fantastic,” said Ron Gurski. “We raised about $400 in cash and several hundred pounds of food. We really appreciate the support we had last year, and we hope it grows this year.”
Both Valley Manor Elementary School and Lake Vista School are lending a hand this season, setting up collection boxes and promoting the fundraiser within their schools.
Gurski said his Halloween display started out small about six years ago but has grown each year, with six or seven new additions in the mix this year, including three large minions that are nine, ten and twelve feet tall.
The display will run Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 9:00am and again from 3:00pm to around 10:00/11:00pm, and from 6:00am – 10:00/11:00pm on weekends.
“I thought by building this display it would bring a lot of joy to people in town, and I know it has by the conversations I have with people stopping by,” Gurski stated.
When asked why the Martensville Food Pantry was the chosen recipient, Gurski noted that, “I wanted to pick an organization to support that everyone could appreciate the need.”
All food and cash donations go directly to the Martensville Food Pantry, helping ensure that no one in the community goes hungry.
So if you’re heading down 4th Street South this October, take a moment to stop by to admire the display, and consider dropping off a non-perishable food item or a small donation. Together, we can help make sure everyone in Martensville has a full plate this fall.
