Burgers and Brews

100% of the money raised at Burgers & Brews & all beverage proceeds go to support the programs at United Against Poverty.

United Against Poverty provides- A Grocery Program, Job Training, Education, and Crisis Stabilization to those in need in our community. Thank you for Partying with a Purpose today!

Did you know the UP Center serves 750 people a day in Indian River County with a purpose to inspire and empower individuals to lift themselves and their families to economic self-sufficiency!

In 2025 the Success Training Employment Program had another record breaking year, with the most graduates,183 adults employed; the most in program history, andover $3.7 million in earned income that was put right back into our local community.

Make sure to visit the United Against Poverty information tent located across from the ticket sales at the main entrance for more information!

Remember, this event isn't just about delicious burgers and ice-cold brews. When you pull up to an intersection and see someone in need, is your instinct telling you that giving a handout may not be the best way to help? This is your chance to join United Against Poverty in leading sustainable change in this community by offering a hand UP, not a handout to our neighbors who are struggling. Please take a few minutes and stop by the United Against Poverty info tent near the ticket sales at the main entrance and find out how you can help lift lives UP in Indian River County.

2025 ALICE Report from United Way: 8,740 households in Indian River County are in poverty, while another 22,377– are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). The ALICE working households earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the modern economy. ALICE families have been overlooked and undercounted by traditional poverty measures. ALICE is the nation’s childcare workers, home health aides and cashiers heralded during the pandemic – those working low-wage jobs, with little or no savings and one emergency from poverty. They are hardworking people one paycheck away from financial ruin. Even using the most conservative cost scenarios for a family’s monthly expenses these ALICE families live on the brink of financial disaster every day — at risk of falling over the precipice when an emergency comes their way.

Our Success Training Employment Program (STEP) provides participants with training in emotional intelligence, resume building, interview practice, and helps match them with a career that pays a livable wage.

Our Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP) is a dignified food and household assistance program. Our Program Members contribute a nominal handling fee per item, to cover costs of picking up donations.

Our Crisis Stabilization Program provides support for those facing instability. Our caring staff can provide access to community-based resources and emergency support,then assist them in creating a long-term plan to prevent facing similar problems in the future.

The Build UP program is a 3-phase program providing hands-on training and skills to secure in-demand, high paying employment in the growing trades, construction and manufacturing fields.