On Super Bowl Sunday, February 4, youth from St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church’s Religious Education Program were at the church doorways after Mass to participate in the “Souper Bowl of Caring.” As a result, the parishioners contributed a total of $380, which was forwarded to Helping Hands Food Pantry.
The Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990 at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, with the prayer, “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat”.
To date, more than $193 million in money and food has been generated, while benefiting thousands of soup kitchens, food banks, meal programs, and other hunger-relief charities in local communities.
Thousands of participants, including churches, schools, youth groups, community partners, grocery partners, local businesses, media partners, NFL teams, and passionate individuals have experienced for themselves, the joy and satisfaction of giving, serving and inspiring people across the country to follow their generous example.
If you, your church, or organization would like to participate, please visit tacklehunger.org.