Center VFD Expresses Gratitude for Support During Annual Fundraiser

Successful Center VFD Fundraiser - Over 600 Plates Sold

October 17, 2025 - On behalf of the Center Volunteer Fire Department, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the citizens of Shelby County and the City of Center for your incredible support during our annual fundraiser. Your generosity is what keeps our department going.

A very special thank you to Tyson Foods for donating our chicken and to the Shelby County Cookers for cooking some great chicken! We would also like to recognize Jennifer Fausett and the Center High School Culinary Department for preparing the desserts and baked beans, both were very good. Thank you as well to Brookshire Brothers for providing bags and supplies that helped make our event run smoothly and to Shelby County Today for advertising.

Most importantly, I want to thank the dedicated members of the Center Volunteer Fire Department. Your hard work, commitment, and willingness to show up whenever called is what makes this department strong. Without each of you, none of this would be possible.

Because of all of you, our sponsors, our citizens, and our firefighters, we are able to continue protecting our community.

Thank you,
Del Birdwell
Chief, Center Volunteer Fire Department