2016 Childs Family Salvation Army luncheon.

More money is going to help those in need in Wallaceburg.

Black Goose owner Mark Childs says donations from the 49th annual Childs Family Luncheon have now hit $16,030, making it the most successful year of the fundraiser to date.

Following the lunch on Monday, $13,810 had been collected.

Since its inception, the Childs Family fundraiser has brought in $386,427. Childs says they are hoping to hit the $400,000 mark during the event’s 50th anniversary next year.

75% of money raised this year is going to support the Salvation Army and 25% to the Wallaceburg Pantry.