Big Fish Ball benefits student basic needs closets Nov. 19

For the second year, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long will join the Big Fish Charitable Foundation to raise money for the Delaware Department of Education Basic Needs Closets program at the second annual Big Fish Ball, set for 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Hyatt Place on the Wilmington Riverfront.

Hall-Long launched the basic needs closets program to ensure that Delaware students have access to the basic resources that enable them to learn comfortably, including hygiene products, school supplies and clothing. The program operates in 43 high-needs schools statewide.

The Big Fish Ball will feature a live and silent auction, food and beverages, and live music from The Bachelor Boys. The event is supported by sponsors from Delaware’s business community including Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront, Onix Group, Payroll Network, Sysco, Schell Brothers and Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty.