Fab It Forward 2025
Metal Fab Guys Holiday Event & Raffle
At Metal Fab Guys, supporting our neighbors is part of who we are. we’re collecting non-perishable food items, toys, kids’ clothing, blankets, hygiene essentials, and general holiday goods to support a local family selected through our Holiday Help nomination program through December 19th.
All nominations remain private, and every contribution goes directly toward making someone’s holiday a little brighter — no cameras, no publicity, just genuine kindness.
A convenient drop-off station will be set up for anyone who wants to donate items in person, and if you prefer to give digitally, you can also donate online using the button on this page.*
However you choose to give, your support helps us come together and uplift the people who need it most this season. All items donated be distributed directly to the chosen family, and any overflow food donations will be delivered to our local food bank.
(No cash donations will be accepted.)
We’d also love to see you on Friday, December 19th, for our community donation day. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food items, hosting an HPC cooker live cooker demo, serving pastalaya prepared by Randy Watson, and running a raffle to help raise additional funds.
See details below
"If you know a family, or individual struggling with food, gifts, or essential needs, you can nominate them (or yourself) privately below. We’ll read every submission and do our best to make the holidays brighter for those who need it most."
Community Event — December 19th (4pm - 5pm)
Join us for a special holiday
event with Randy Watson, including:
- Live HPC cooker demonstration
- Free pastalaya
- Donation drop-off station
- Meet & greet
Entry Prizes with $25 Donation include:
- (1) 60 Qt Dual Turkey Fryer Pot With Drain Valve / Lid & Turkey Rack & Metal Fab Guys Heavy Duty Seafood Paddle $550 Prize Value!
- (2) $320 Magma Firebox Double Portable Grills
- (2) $50 Prepaid Visa Cards
Online donations automatically entered to the raffle drawing.
Must be present to win.
Fab It Forward Holiday Coloring Contest!
Hey Metal Fab Kids (and Parents)!
We invite YOU to color in the most creative, festive picture possible. For every eligible entry we receive, Metal Fab Guys will donate $5 in the child’s name directly to our Holiday Help fund to support a deserving local family! Plus, every entry earns a symbolic spot on our Giving Tree at the shop!
Here’s how to enter & give back:
- Download: Grab the coloring page (link below).
- Color: Unleash your creativity! Markers, crayons, glitter—anything goes.
- Send: Have a parent snap a photo of the finished masterpiece and post it on social media, tagging us and using the hashtag #MFGFabItForward Or Mail/Drop off at 📍 Metal Fab Guys, 9008 Comar Drive, Walker, LA., or email to marketing@metalfabguys.com.
The most creative artist will win an exclusive Metal Fab Guys Swag Pack (Hat, T-shirt, and a fun MFG surprise toy)! Get coloring and help us Fab It Forward! Deadline is December 18th.
***DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PERSONAL INFO within the coloring part of the image.***
*DISCLAIMER & Rules*
Can't Make It? Donate Early and Still Get Entered to Win! 🎁
We are encouraging early digital donations now through our secure platform. Every dollar makes a difference, but here’s what you get when you donate early:
- Raffle Entry & Giving Tree: A $25 digital donation will automatically enter you into our prize raffle
- A Place on Our Tree: As a thank you for your early support, we will place a decorative ornament with your name on our "Giving Tree" at our facility!
Your kindness and support are genuinely appreciated. Thank you for helping us give back to those in need this holiday season.
If you have any questions or would like to contribute to this event or future events, please contact us.
🛑 IMPORTANT: Please note: While your donation enters you into the raffle, you (or a representative) must be present at the Metal Fab Guys facility on December 19th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, to claim any prizes. Please read this important information regarding donations for the "Fab It Forward" program:
- NO CASH ACCEPTED: We are NOT accepting, holding, or processing any cash money at this event. Please do not bring or attempt to donate physical currency.
- Digital Donations Only: All monetary contributions must be made digitally through our designated fundraising platform.
- Secure Link: General digital donations are processed exclusively at: https://www.givesendgo.com/MetalFabGuysFabItForward
- All electronic proceeds collected via this link will be electronically donated directly to the selected family receiving Holiday Help.
- Physical Item Distribution: All physical goods donated at the drop-off station (non-perishable food items, toys, blankets, etc.) will be distributed directly to local shelters and food banks to support the broader community.
Metal Fab Guys, LLC is a for-profit company and not a nonprofit or charitable organization. Fab-It-Forward is a voluntary community outreach program operated solely by Metal Fab Guys, LLC for the purpose of collecting donated goods and providing assistance to local families at our discretion. Monetary “donations” made through the links on this page are not tax-deductible and are not considered charitable contributions under state or federal law. The optional gifts and prizes offered during the Fab-It-Forward event are promotional items provided by Metal Fab Guys, LLC. No purchase or donation is required to participate in or enter any giveaway, contest, or drawing associated with this program. A free alternative method of entry (AMOE) is available upon request by contacting sales@metalfabguys.com or visiting our shop during business hours. Any suggested donation amounts are voluntary and do not increase an entrant’s chances of receiving a gift. This program is not a raffle, lottery, or gambling activity and is not conducted under Louisiana charitable gaming laws. All entries, selections, and distributions of gifts or assistance are made at the sole discretion of Metal Fab Guys, LLC and are subject to availability. Participants must meet eligibility requirements posted on this page. Winners or selected recipients may be required to sign a release form. Any taxes associated with receiving gifts are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Employees of Metal Fab Guys, LLC, members of their immediate families, and persons living in the same household are not eligible to participate or receive gifts/prizes.