A friendly competition picking bowl game winners turned into much-needed funds for local Door County food pantries. Organized by county resident Joe Miller, the latest edition of his annual pick ‘em challenge raised over $6,500 for the Door County Food Pantry Coalition.  Players can donate extra funds as a part of the competition with the proceeds going towards food pantries near the first place finisher. Jim Musiel and Paul Gray of Baileys Harbor finished in first and second place respectively, which led to the donation being made last month. Like many similar football pools, Miller says it allows him to connect with friends he has made across the country. He is proud of the fact it helps local charitable efforts too.

Since his sports pools added the donation feature about five years ago, it has raised over $24,500 for food pantries.

Picture and description provided by Joe Miller. Shown in the photo, from left to right, the guy with the youthful good looks & pleasing personality, wearing Brett Favre's #4 is Honest Joe, Next is Teri Berndt, then runner-up Paul Gray of Baileys Harbor, the late Gary Gilroy, Amy Kohnle and the winner Jim Musiel already deep in thought about how to defend his first-place finish.