Farmers have been busy caring for their growing crops, and soon it will be time to hit harvest them and bring those crops to market. When they are as busy as they are, it’s not easy to find time to grab something to eat, especially when you don’t want to have to stop and lose valuable time. The Exira Lions Club has a way to keep you fed and going, with their Hoagies for Farmers project.

Allen Zobel is a 17-year member of the Exira Lions Club. He says after speaking with area farmers, they agreed it would be a great idea to have sandwiches with them. The submarine-style sandwiches are three-for $10, and will be ham, turkey and salami. Zobel says they’ll only be sold in a three-pack.

Funds raised through the sale of the hoagies will be used for Lions Foundation Projects, with only a minimal amount for the local building upkeep.

(Most of the funds are used for the Iowa Lions Foundation which funds kid’s sight, cornea transplants and Torrie’s Angels and many other causes.)

Sales of the hoagies begin today (Tuesday), and will continue through August 22^nd, and they would like for the tri-pack to be pre-paid.

The deadline for orders is Saturday, August 22^nd. The sandwiches will be made available curbside, beginning Monday, August 24^th. Call Allen’s wife and Lions Secretary Crystal Zobel, at 712-304-5197, to place your order and learn where to send your payment.