As the year winds down and the holiday season fills our taprooms with warmth, we’re reflecting on just how much our community has accomplished together. Over the past month, our Making Beer Make a Difference efforts have been in full swing — and thanks to the generosity, heart, and hands of so many volunteers, donors, and guests, we’ve been able to extend support to families and organizations throughout Barberton, Brunswick, and beyond.
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to together:
Hometown Heroes Chili Cook-off (Barberton)
This year’s Hometown Heroes Chili Cookoff brought together local first responders, community members, and chili lovers for a friendly, and delicious, competition at the Ignite Taproom. Beyond great chili and bragging rights, all proceeds from the event benefited Magic’s Ready-To-Learn!
51 Turkey Dinner Boxes Delivered
We kicked off the holiday season by delivering 51 complete turkey dinner boxes to families in Barberton. Volunteers helped pack, organize, and distribute these meals, and we’re incredibly grateful to our supporting donors:
The Cominsky Family Foundation, The Loper Family, Gardner Pie Co., Baked N Loaded, Tri-C Distributors, and CrossFit 330.
These meals went directly into the homes of families who needed a warm Thanksgiving dinner, something we could not have done without the community’s support.
Bagged Lunch Giveaway
The day before Thanksgiving, when most children in our community were off school, our team and volunteers packed bagged lunches and distributed them alongside our friends at Kavé Coffee Bar to ensure students had a meal on their day off.
Food Drives Making a Local Impact
We were proud to host two community food drives this month, supporting:
- BACM (Barberton Area Community Ministries) in Barberton
- Brunswick Food Pantry in Brunswick
Guests brought in non-perishable items, filled donation bins, and helped supply local food pantries at a time when need is at its highest. Your generosity directly supports families right here in our neighborhoods.
Toys for Tots – Brunswick
Our Brunswick location served as a collection point for Toys for Tots, helping bring holiday joy to children throughout the region. Every toy collected helps give a child a brighter Christmas morning.
Upcoming: Fill the Boot on 12/12
Mark your calendars! On December 12, we’ll be teaming up with the Barberton Firefighters Local 329 for a Fill the Boot fundraiser benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Guests will have the chance to compete in Holiday Movie Trivia, a bourbon raffle, and have the chance to win gift card door prizes. Wear your ugliest sweater and help us support the Muscular Dystrophy Associaion!
Every meal packed, toy donated, canned good collected, dollar raised, and smile shared is because of you. Our mission of Making Beer Make a Difference is only possible thanks to the incredible guests, staff, volunteers, and partners who show up for their community again and again.
As we move into the rest of the holiday season and into the new year, we’re honored to continue serving a community that believes in doing good — together.