The annual Moniteau Christian Ministries Center Piccadilly filled the St. Andrew's gym in Tipton with quarters, prizes and fellowship July 19.
Organization President Evelyn Jobe said the fundraiser supports the Cargill Food Pantry and Project Share Resale Store in California.
Residents from California, Tipton and surrounding communities raised their paddles and dropped their quarters to bid on items donated by over 60 businesses and individuals.
"It's definitely a team effort by the board, and without donations from the community, we couldn't do it," Jobe said.
With an expectation to raise $4,000, the event brought in more than $3,500.
Stephany Labuary, of California, sat with friends who purchase a table each year. At the halfway break, a birdfeeder and homemade bread were among their claimed prizes.
"What's nice is all the profits go to MCMC," Labuary said. "A quarter at a time, you're donating to MCMC, and you don't even miss it."
Some first-time attendees said winning was truly exciting. Georgianne Morgan, of Tipton, bid four quarters and won a $100 gift card from Vision Health Eyecare Center. Other prizes included dog baskets, massages, facials, haircuts, meals and much more.
Many guests said most of the excitement comes when someone you know wins a prize. The crowd cheered for each winner and laughed when others were eager for their number to be called.
Project Share volunteer Lida Eddy said it's no surprise the fundraiser is a success - quarters add up quickly.
The thrift store at 303 Latham Road sells discounted items from donations. Most money from sales goes toward their bills and helping the food pantry, Eddy said. The profits from the Piccadilly are used for bigger projects.
"We want to buy asphalt and make the parking lot bigger and better," Eddy said. Other ideas include concrete for a shed and possibly a bigger space.
An MCMC board member for one year, she said seeing everything the organization can give is enjoyable.
"It's amazing the things we're doing and how much we're helping the community," Eddy said.
Max Wachter, ordering and distributing manager, said the pantry distributed 600,000 pounds of food last year.
The pantry is open from 3-5 p.m. on the first, second and third Thursday and Friday, and from 9-11 a.m. on the third Saturday each month.