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Winter Food Drive
Help us collect non-perishable food items to support families in need this winter season. Every donation makes a difference!
Event Details
Join us for our annual Winter Food Drive! We're accepting donations of canned goods, dried pasta, rice, cereal, and other non-perishable items. Your contributions will help us serve warm meals to over 200 families throughout the winter months.
What We Need:
- Canned vegetables and fruits
- Canned soups and stews
- Dried pasta, rice, and grains
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Baby food and formula
Drop-off Locations:
Main Community Center: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM
Soup Shack Kitchen: Daily, 8 AM - 8 PM
Volunteer Opportunities:
We also need volunteers to help sort and organize donations. If you have a few hours to spare, please sign up at our volunteer desk or contact us directly.
Valentine's Charity Dinner
Celebrate love and compassion at our annual Valentine's Charity Dinner. All proceeds support our meal programs.
Event Details
Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, live music, and heartwarming stories from our community. This special event raises funds to keep our soup kitchen running year-round.
Evening Schedule:
- 6:00 PM - Cocktail Reception
- 7:00 PM - Dinner Service
- 8:00 PM - Live Music Performance
- 8:30 PM - Silent Auction
- 9:00 PM - Keynote Speaker
Ticket Information:
Individual Tickets: $75
Couple's Package: $140
VIP Table (8 guests): $700
Tickets include a gourmet three-course meal, beverages, and entertainment. Business casual or formal attire recommended.
How to Purchase:
Visit our donation page or call (555) 123-4567. Limited seating available - reserve your spot today!
Community Soup Cook-Off
Show off your cooking skills! Compete or taste delicious soups while supporting a great cause. Fun for the whole family!
Event Details
Calling all home cooks and soup enthusiasts! Our Community Soup Cook-Off is a fun-filled day where local chefs, families, and food lovers compete to make the best soup. All entry fees and tasting proceeds go directly to our feeding programs.
Categories:
- Best Traditional Soup
- Most Creative Recipe
- People's Choice Award
- Kids' Favorite
Participation Options:
Compete: $25 entry fee, includes all ingredients and cooking station
Taste: $10 tasting pass for unlimited samples
Judge: Limited spots available for celebrity judges
Event Activities:
- Live cooking demonstrations
- Kids' activities and face painting
- Local artisan market
- Live music and entertainment
Registration:
Competitor registration closes March 15. Register online or call us at (555) 123-4567. Walk-in tasters welcome!
Spring Garden Fundraiser
Plant seeds of hope! Join our spring plant sale featuring vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Learn about our community garden project.
Event Details
Welcome spring with our annual Garden Fundraiser! We're selling plants grown by our volunteers and offering workshops on sustainable gardening. All proceeds help expand our community garden that provides fresh produce for our meals.
What's Available:
- Tomato and pepper seedlings
- Herb starter kits
- Perennial flowers
- Vegetable seeds packets
- Gardening tools and supplies
Free Workshops:
Friday, 2 PM: Container Gardening for Small Spaces
Saturday, 10 AM: Organic Pest Control Methods
Saturday, 2 PM: Composting 101
Sunday, 11 AM: Growing Herbs Indoors
Garden Tours:
Take a guided tour of our community garden every hour. See how we grow fresh vegetables that go directly into our soup kitchen. Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Special Offer:
Spend $50 or more and receive a free reusable shopping tote and gardening guide!