DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Six all-female Mardi Gras krewes are joining forces to support the Wiregrass Area Food Bank through a new community initiative called “Fill the Float.”
The event will take place Friday, November 14, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Westway Shopping Center on Apple Avenue, near Rock-n-Roll Sushi. The krewes are inviting the public to help “fill the float” with non-perishable food donations that will benefit local families in need.
Community members can drop off canned goods, boxed meals, and other shelf-stable items at the site or make a monetary donation directly to the Wiregrass Area Food Bank.
Participating krewes include Charis, Order of the Black Dress, Krewe of Phoenix, Thalian, Mystics of the Garden, and Dothan Mardi Gras.
Organizers say the collaborative drive celebrates the Mardi Gras spirit of generosity and community while helping to combat food insecurity in the Wiregrass.
For more information or to donate, contact the Wiregrass Area Food Bank.
