A lunch Thursday at Budweiser Gardens will serve as the official kickoff of the United Way London and Middlesex campaign.

The annual United Way Campaign Launch and 3M Harvest Lunch will serve up a meal to as many as 3,000 people.

This year’s campaign goal will be announced during the event. The lunch is open to the public and tickets can be purchased for $10 (cash) at gates two and five at Budweiser Gardens starting at 11 a.m.

The event draws community leaders, business leaders, and clients of United Way funded agencies.

More information on the event can be found here.