Souper Bowl of Caring

What would happen if every American that celebrates the Super Bowl football game donated one can of food or $1 to fight hunger and poverty in their local community? The result would be an astounding $90 million in cash and cans to help feed the hungry, provide shelter to the homeless and help our neighbors in need. Join the Souper Bowl of Caring and help make this vision a reality! For over 20 years, congregations have joined forces across America to demonstrate the power of caring, while sharing God's love with our neighbors in need. To date, more than $60 million in cash and cans has been collected and donated in communities throughout the U.S. Every penny stays local and every collection matters! Last year, 2600 United Methodist congregations in all 50 states collected more than $1 million for charities that fight hunger and poverty.

It's a great opportunity for youth groups and/or local churches to do something for others. All you need to do is:

  1. Register your congregation at www.souperbowl.org to receive your monthly e-newsletter and a free Resource kit to help promote your event.
  2. Collect money and/or canned foods on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Youth group members can stand at the exit doors after worship with pots for the congregation to drop money or cans in.
  3. Report the amount of your collection to the Souper Bowl of Caring so it can be added to the national tally.
  4. Donate 100% of your collection to the charity of your choice in your own community.
Go to www.souperbowl.org for more information!

By: Margaret Freeman On 10/20/2009