QUINCY (WGEM) -The second annual Bands and BBQ is happening Saturday in Quincy. All proceeds and donations will go to Horizons Soup Kitchen.

The event is free, but donations are welcome. Sarah Stephens, Horizons executive director, said the donations help people in the community stay fed.

“We use them to feed people,” Stephens said. “It takes a lot to make this work. We say this building has a heartbeat, but it takes a lot to keep this building up and running. It’s 13,000 square feet, our utility bills right now are $3,000 a month.”

Stephens said the goal is to raise $50,000 at the event this year. Even if that doesn’t happen, she said she hopes the community is just able to gather together and have honest conversations.

David Lerum, Horizons dock manager, said last year’s event had a

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