Special to the Camden News
Hometown favorites deFrance return to Camden on Friday, May 7 for the city’s very first First Friday Monthly Market of the year.
deFrance will take the stage in the Stinson’s Jewelry parking lot downtown at 6 p.m. and while admission is free, the band will be raising money for the First United Methodist Church food pantry.
“Not only are we excited to get back to the community, but we are excited to give back to the community, and try to help raise some money for the FUMC food pantry that fed an overwhelming number of folks in the area last year. As a lifelong member of FUMC and growing up in Camden, I’m proud of the work they’ve done and it’s the least we could do to help,” said singer Drew deFrance.
The First United Methodist Church food pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. and due to COVID-19 has been operating in a drive-through method.
To donate online, visit tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/452672. The food pantry will also have a table set up at the concert on May 7 for those who wish to make donations in person.
Three of the five members of deFrance are Camden natives and as drummer Daniel Stratton Curry puts it, are “excited to play again in our hometown, it’s been too long!” Guitarist Mitchell Lowe is “honored to give back to the community that raised me. To support the kids of Camden is to support Camden’s future.”
Camden’s First Friday Monthly Market takes places every month and features local vendors, live music, booths from community organizations, children’s activities, book signings and more. May 7 is the market’s first time back since 2019. Learn more about Camden’s First Friday Monthly Market at FirstFridayCamden.com.
Learn more about deFrance at deFranceMusic.com.