Charities have included local schools, churches, an HIV care group, a local hospital, and other service, civic, and faith groups. Food items offered to Tri-Fest patrons have included pork chop sandwiches, lemonade, apple dumplings, corn dogs, hamburgers, and the dubious deep fried Twinkie.
Charities have encompassed local educational institutions, places of worship, a support group for those with HIV, a healthcare provider, and other community-based organizations. The food served at Tri-Fest has included traditional items such as pork chop sandwiches, lemonade, apple dumplings, corn dogs, hamburgers, and the unconventional deep-fried Twinkie.