Christopher Cross to Headline 'Will Rock for Food' Concert in Marion

Annual fundraiser to benefit local food pantry and soup kitchen

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Marion Ministerial Alliance's annual 'Will Rock for Food' fundraising concert featuring award-winning artist Christopher Cross is scheduled for Friday, June 19 at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the ministry's food pantry and soup kitchen.

Why it matters

The annual 'Will Rock for Food' concert is a major fundraising event for the Marion Ministerial Alliance, which operates a local food pantry and soup kitchen to support those in need in the community. Christopher Cross's headlining performance is expected to draw a large crowd and raise significant funds for these important charitable programs.

The details

The Marion Ministerial Alliance's 'Will Rock for Food' concert features award-winning artist Christopher Cross as the headline performer. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday morning at 10 a.m. through the Marion Cultural and Civic Center's website. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit the ministry's food pantry and soup kitchen, which provide food assistance to local residents.

  • Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 25, 2026 at 10 a.m.
  • The concert is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026.

The players

Marion Ministerial Alliance

A local organization that operates a food pantry and soup kitchen to support those in need in the Marion community.

Christopher Cross

An award-winning American singer-songwriter who will be the headline performer at the 'Will Rock for Food' concert.

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What they’re saying

“Proceeds will benefit the ministry's food pantry and soup kitchen.”

— J.R. Russell, with the Marion Ministerial Alliance (wmix94.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Will Rock for Food' concert go on sale this Friday, February 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. through the Marion Cultural and Civic Center's website.

The takeaway

The annual 'Will Rock for Food' concert is a crucial fundraising event for the Marion Ministerial Alliance's food pantry and soup kitchen, which provide vital support to those in need in the local community. The headlining performance by acclaimed artist Christopher Cross is expected to draw a large crowd and generate significant donations to sustain these important charitable programs.