Salina Post
This weekend (Feb. 14 - Feb. 15, 2026) marks the final opportunity to donate to the Souper Bowl of Hope, supporting six local agencies that serve our community: Salina Grace, DVACK, Salina Rescue Mission, The Ashby House, The Salvation Army, and the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank.
To date, volunteers have collected 6,165 cans of soup and $3,555.23 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.
The goal is to collect 60,000 cans in honor of the 60th Super Bowl. Based on current cash donations, an additional 5,925 cans can be purchased—bringing our total to 12,090 cans so far.
According to Project Salina at the end of the collection period, all six partner agencies are invited to take as many cans of soup as they need or as their warehouse space allows. If an agency does not need soup at that time or does not have storage capacity, the cash donations collected will be used to purchase soup for that agency later—when they need it.
Additionally, individuals and families in need can access the soup by utilizing services provided by the above listed partner agencies. Food is not distributed directly, but through the agencies that are already serving people in need in the community, according to Project Salina.
Volunteers will be at all three Dillons locations:
- 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.
- Drop off cash or check donations at Central National Bank, 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.
The Souper Bowl of Hope and Project Salina are separate from Food Bank–hosted events. While the Food Bank does receive a portion of the donated food, it is not the coordinator of these drives and is not the sole recipient of soup or cash donations. The Project Salina Board organizes and manages these efforts.
The Food Bank is not a drop-off location for Souper Bowl of Hope or Project Salina donations. Bringing soup or cash directly to the Food Bank disrupts their daily operations and client meetings.
If you have any questions about the Souper Bowl of Hope, send an email to souperbowlhopesalina@gmail.com