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Dear Stewards and Friends:

 

This year St. Andrew’s is celebrating its 61st Festival on Saturday July 8th and Sunday, July 9, 2023. We are looking to having a fun and successful event. We can only do this with YOUR help. As we all know, the costs of the festival rise each year, whether it is the food, tents, entertainment or kids activities. As always, we strive to have the best possible product and entertainment.

 

In an effort to help defray the festival costs, please review the list below and indicate which items you would like to donate. All donations are helpful! If you have questions or know of anyone else who could help us with donations, please email vonnie@karafotias.com or call at 708-280-6537.

Greek Fest Wish List 2023

Our 61st GREEK FEST is only a few months away!

Here’s how YOU can help with our major fund raising event.

Please consider making a donation to help offset any of the following costs:

25 cases Spanakopita at $64 each                                $____________

20 cases Tiropita at $74 each                                         $____________

35 trays of Gyros & fixings at $95 each                       $____________

15 cases Pastitsio at $90 each                                        $____________

12 cases Vegetarian Mousaka at $105 each              $____________

10 cases Honey at $162 each                                         $____________

32 cases Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix at $20 each                $____________

4 cases Phyllo at $70 each                                               $____________

2 Ice Chests at $80 each                                                   $____________

Table covering (indoors) $100                                       $____________

Table covering (outdoors) $400                                                $____________

2 cases Balsamic Dressing $55 each                             $____________

16 cases Pita Bread $30 each                                         $____________

22 bags Rice $31 each                                                      $____________

We thank you for your continued support!!

See the complete listing of other items needed in the pamphlet or website.

Please make your donation by Monday, June 19, 2022

Monetary donation to the festival $_______________

Please send your donation to:

St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church

Attn:  Festival

5649 N. Sheridan Road

Chicago, IL 60660

Complete List of Items Needed

Items
QtyUnitUnit CostTotal CostQty DonatedDonation ReceivedRemaining Needed
DJ1 $400.00$400 $0$400
Band1 $2,000.00$2,000 $0$2,000
Dance Troupe1 $250.00$250 $0$250
Dumpsters2ea$350.00$700 $0$700
Tents   $11,700 $0$11,700
Hand Wash Basins3ea$150.00$450 $0$450
Police/Security   $2,650 $0$2,650
Labor   $1,360 $0$1,360
Electrician   $3,000 $0$3,000
Lighting1  $300 $0$300
Fork Lift1ea$500.00$500 $0$500
Cardboard (25 per pkg.)3 ea $52.50$158 $0$158
Brown Paper2rolls$110.00$220 $0$220
Kids Area/Jumps   $2,500 $0$2,500
Cooks/Souvlaki –1 day   $500 $0$500
Cook/Gyros – 1day   $350 $0$350
Kitchen Staff   $1,500 $0$1,500
Charcoal, Lump – 40 lb bags14bags$25.00$35014$350$0
Lighter Fluid .10ea$4.00$402$40$0
Raffle Tickets1 $115.00$115 $0$115
Dinner Rolls175dz$2.00$350 $0$350
Kefalograviera (Saganaki) 200lbs$5.88$1,175 $0$1,175
Spinach Pies10cs$64.40$644 $0$644
Cheese Pies6cs$74.40$446 $0$446
Vegetarian Mousaka6cs$105.40$632 $0$632
Pastitsio9cs$90.70$816 $0$816
Phyllo (17X24) Flat2cs$65.00$130 $0$130
Phyllo- 24 lb boxes2cs$70.00$140 $0$140
Lambs (whole legs)2ea$160.00$320 $0$320
Lamb 60ea$70.00$4,200 $0$4,200
Souvlakia-Pork Tenderloin1l ot$1,400.00$1,400 $0$1,400
Chicken 400ea$4.29$1,714 $0$1,714
Ice150bags$4.00$600 $0$600
Ice Chest2 $80.00$160 $0$160
Retsina4cs$52.00$208 $0$208
Rose Wine10cs$95.00$950 $0$950
Wine (Red)10cs$95.00$950 $0$950
Wine (White)10cs$115.00$1,150 $0$1,150
Greek Beer50cs$30.00$1,500 $0$1,500
American Beer/Craft Beer1 $900.00$900 $0$900
Ouzo2cs$130.00$2602$260$0
Metaxa2cs$130.00$2602$260$0
Bottled Water125cs$5.00$625125$625$0
Coke40cs$7.00$280 $0$280
Diet Coke 30cs$7.00$210 $0$210
7-Up/Sprite 30cs$7.00$210 $0$210
Lemons2cs$35.00$70 $0$70
Watermelon1cs$42.00$42 $0$42
Creamer2cs$11.00$22 $0$22
Red Onions Sliced2cs$24.00$48 $0$48
Green Peppers/Diced5cs$33.00$165 $0$165
Green Peppers/Strips2cs$33.00$66 $0$66
Onions/Sliced10cs$20.00$200 $0$200
Onions/Diced 60 lbs. – Kitchen7cs$18.00$126 $0$126
Translucent Cups/7oz – 2500/cs1cs$60.00$60 $0$60
Translucent Cups/3.5 oz – 2500/cs1cs$60.00$601$60$0
Souffle – 2 oz. cups –2500/cs2cs$36.00$72 $0$72
Souffle – 4 oz. cups –2500/cs2cs$55.00$110 $0$110
Foil Pans/Full Size 4cs$40.00$160 $0$160
Foil Lids/Full Size3cs$35.00$105 $0$105
Canola Oil – 35 lb containers12jug$50.00$60012$600$0
Salad Oil – 35 lb containers3jug$45.00$1353$135$0
Balsamic Dressing2cs$57.00$114 $0$114
Lemon Juice – 5 32oz.1cs$25.00$251$25$0
Olive Oil1cs$100.00$100 $0$100
Sterno4cs$58.00$232 $0$232
Honey (5lb containers – 6/case)7cs$162.00$1,134 $0$1,134
Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix (6–1 lb.bxs/cs)32cs$15.00$480 $0$480
Cup Cake Holders (25 paper/foil liner) 25pkg$2.00$50 $0$50
Pop Up Foil – 500 ct.1box$18.00$181$18$0
Tomatoes/Diced – 6/10#2cs$26.00$52 $0$52
Morton Salt10ea$1.00$1010$10$0
Spices (Oregano, Pepper, etc)1lot$400.00$400 $0$400
Coffee/Filters (30/cs)3cs$30.00$90 $0$90
Gyros 20cs$100.00$2,000 $0$2,000
Tzatziki Sauce 10cs$33.00$330 $0$330
Pita for Gyros15cs$25.00$375 $0$375
Butter – Unsalted/Kitchen (ONLY)25box$5.00$12525$125$0
12 boxes Swans Down Flour (ONLY)12box$3.50$42 $0$42
6 gallons milk6gal$4.00$24 $0$24
14 – 20 doz. eggs (Large)20dz$2.50$50 $0$50
Walnuts60lbs$4.17$250 $0$250
Almonds30lbs$3.33$100 $0$100
Feta Cheese/Domestic (5 gal pails)2pails$50.00$100 $0$100
Paper products (McDonalds)1 $1,600.00$1,6001$1,600$0
Gen Paks15cs$25.00$375 $0$375
Rice 18bags$27.00$486 $0$486
Parsley (flat)6  $15 $0$15
Cherry Tomatoes22cs$17.00$374 $0$374
Cucumbers8cs$19.00$152 $0$152
Tomatoes8cs$17.00$136 $0$136
Olives – 12 Kilo Kegs5jug$58.00$290 $0$290
Mustard1cs$15.00$15 $0$15
Hot Dogs (80)1cs$38.00$38 $0$38
Ketchup1cs$15.00$15 $0$15
Potato Chips (50/cs)2cs$18.00$36 $0$36
Hot Dog Buns (12 per bag)8dz$2.50$20 $0$20
Sandwich Bags/Snack500bags $20 $0$20
Ice Cream Bowls250bowls $20 $0$20
Whipping Cream 10cans$4.00$40 $0$40
Cherries2btls$10.00$20 $0$20
Plastic Spoons500  $12 $0$12
Ice Cream – (Variety 3 gal containers)5ea$50.00$2505$250$0
Chocolate Syrup2gal$25.00$502$50$0
Skewers1bos$67.00$671$67$0
Paper Hats1box$17.00$171$17$0
Cinnamon2cont$15.00$302$30$0
Film Wrap 18×20001cont$23.00$23 $0$23
Kaseri Cheese 180lbs$6.94$1,250 $0$1,250
Propane Tanks7tanks$20.00$140 $0$140
Plastic Table Covering (Outside)   $417 $0$417
Plastic Table Covering (Inside)   $100 $0$100
Nescafe (Frappe), Plastic/Cups 16oz   $70 $0$70
    $63,494 $4,522$58,972

 

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Have you wondered how YOU can help with Greek Fest?

Do you or a friend have a business that you would like to advertise?

Maybe you would like to send a birthday/anniversary greeting or well wishes for our 60 years of Festivals?

We have a spot for YOU!

 

Over 4,000 guests will receive a Program Booklet. 

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It’s that time of year to do some Spring cleaning.  Take a look around your house and see if you may have any:

• Knick Knacks
• Jewelry
• Toys
• Purses
• Vases
• Crystal
• Silver
• Scarves
• Gardening Tools
• Dishes/Glasses etc…

Gently used and please NO broken items.

Talk to your friends and relatives to see if they may have something.

You may start bringing your items to church the week of May 1st and mark them:  Parishioners Boutique.

Thanks everyone and see you in July!!!

Please NO SHOES, CLOTHES, FURNITURE, OR ELECTRONICS