Central New York TomatoFest organizers have not raised enough money to put on the Festival. TomatoFest is held at the end of tomato season. It is an annual festival that involves volunteers, businesses, and organizations from all over central New York. Held in Auburn, the purpose of the festival is to raise money for local food pantries that help those in need during the winter season. Since TomatoFest began in 1986, over $246,000 has been raised to help feed the hungry of Cayuga County. Diane Bauso is a spokesperson for TomatoFest. She says this year there were not enough donations.
"I think there's a lot of people with their hands out...and I also think that some companies are a little hesitant to...start contributing or donating to different causes because they'll just be inundated with so many cries for help that it isn't worth their while," Bauso says.
$15,000 needs to be raised by tomorrow, which is unlikely. Bauso says the festival will have to be cancelled and rescheduled if the money is not raised.
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Interesting story...I never knew there was a TomatoFest! A couple things I noticed...
1. You metion that it happens after "tomato season." When is tomato season, and when is the festival?
2. You say $15,000 needs to be raised... then you say "which is unlikely." I think this is almost editorializing. Did someone tell you it's unlikely? If so, I'd attribute it. Otherwise, probably leave it out... say "Organizers need to raise $15,000 by tomorrow or the even won't be happening..." or something like that.
Good job! :)
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