It's been decades since I've shopped for PA gear and: never have, for anything inexpensive (relatively speaking).
Probably: lots of new, cheaper possibilities, (ie: powered speakers) with which I'm unfamiliar.
I'd try checking what's available, at the local thrift stores and/or craigslist.
That's a large room and to overcome the yakking of a typical 30-strong group, well...
Sorry I can't offer any better suggestions.