Enjoying samples from more than 40 food establishments in Statesboro, hundreds of folks filled up on their favorite foods and helped support the United Way's 16th annual Tasting Statesboro event at the same time.

The 2026 event was held Thursday for the third time at the Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility behind Paulson Stadium. The event raised $69,000 for the United Way of Southeast Georgia to support its member agencies.

Since 2011, Tasting Statesboro has raised more than $300,000 in support of the United Way.

In addition to sponsorships, local restaurants, eateries, private labels, and coffee shops donated their resources so that tasters could experience a wide variety of cuisines.

Among the restaurant that participated: Azul, Dolan's BBQ, Nonna Picci, Chicken Salad Chick, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, Mellow Mushroom, Buffalo Wild Wings, D’s Friendly Diner, All the Fixins, The Saucy Shrimp, Hunter Cattle Company, Stacks Bakery and many more.

Attendees also enjoyed live music from the Tall Paul and String Beans band, raffles at the United Way of Southeast Georgia's biggest community event.

The agency serves Bulloch, Candler, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins and Tattnall Counties.

In Bulloch County, the United Way agencies are: Action Pact, Altrusa, the Red Cross, Bulloch Med Connection, Child Advocacy Services SEGA, Statesboro Food Bank, Freedom Through Recovery, Hearts & Hands Clinic, Homebound Services, Ogeechee Visitation Center, Prevent Child Abuse Ogeechee, Restoring the Breach, Safe Haven/Citizens Against Violence, the Button and The Salvation Army.