Project Salina
The Souper Bowl of Hope continues to collect soup for six local agencies serving our community:
Salina Grace, DVACK, Salina Rescue Mission, The Ashby House, The Salvation Army, and the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank.
The first weekend of collections was impacted by severe winter weather. Due to snow and frigid temperatures, volunteers were instructed to stay home for safety, and we were unable to collect cash donations at Dillons locations. Even so, the generosity of Salina residents shined through, with canned soup donations still being left for the cause.
On Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, volunteers returned to Dillons stores and collected 3,235 cans of soup and $1,689.23 in cash donations. All soup donations are being distributed directly to the six agencies listed above. Cash donations will be held and made available later in the year so agencies can purchase soup as needs arise.
Volunteers will be at all three Dillons locations on Saturday, February 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Because we were unable to collect cash donations the weekend of January 24, collection times have been extended.
Volunteers (as available) will also be at all three locations on:
Saturday, February 14 | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Sunday, February 15 | 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
If you miss the volunteers, donations can still be made in the following ways:
Mail checks (payable to Souper Bowl of Hope) to: Souper Bowl of Hope, PO Box 2861, Salina, KS 67402-2861.
Or drop off cash/check donations at Central National Bank at 454 S. Ohio (by Water’s True Value).
Please place donations in an envelope marked “Kristina Litchman, Souper Bowl” and include the name of the business or individual making the donation so proper credit can be given. Donations may be dropped off via drive-through or inside the bank.
On behalf of the Project Salina Board, thank you for your continued support and generosity in helping feed the citizens of Salina. Your partnership truly makes a difference.