Taste of Oak Ridge raises about $2,500 for Free Medical Clinic

About 500 people enjoyed food and music at Saturday’s Taste of Oak Ridge in Jackson Square, organizers said.

Now in its fourth year, Taste of Oak Ridge is an annual fundraiser held by the Jackson Square Business Association to benefit The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge. This year’s five-hour festival raised about $2,500 for the clinic, the most so far, a press release said.

The Free Medical Clinic serves low-income, uninsured residents of Anderson and Roane counties.

Taste of Oak Ridge on Sept. 22 in Jackson Square

The fourth annual Taste of Oak Ridge on Sept. 22 in Jackson Square will feature food samples from local restaurants, music, and the opportunity to help a local medical facility, a press release said.

Restaurants that will take part include Dean’s Restaurant, Gondolier, The Market House, Razzleberry Lab and Kitchen, The Soup Kitchen, Time Out Deli, and The Other One. RNfit Weight Management will be offering samples as well.

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