Oldest Charitable Gambling Organization Recognized: Best Of 2025

Hampton, Minnesota — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Hampton through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Karla Gotham, who nominated South Robert Street Business Association (SRSBA). To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

South Robert Street Business Association (SRSBA)

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

The SRSBA is MN’s oldest charitable gambling association, giving millions of dollars to local organizations and supporting families in need. This year the SRSBA has given 55,000 meals to local food shelves through a harvest pack border battle event between WSP and SSP that will help local families facing food insecurity this winter.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

SRSBA stands out as a local charitable organization. From helping small businesses stay connected to ensuring our local families get the support they need, the SRSBA is a valuable member of our community.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you SRSBA, for looking out for the youth, elderly, and people in our community. You truly make a difference in so many lives.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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