SUPER RESPONSE TO 2006 SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

It started as a response to prayer at a South Carolina Youth Group meeting in 1990: “Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl Football game, help us to be mindful of those who are without even a bowl of soup to eat.” Since then, the Souper Bowl of Caring has grown to include over 12,000 churches and has generated more than $28 million to help the hungry.

Our Senior High Youth Group took donations after worship on February 5 at both the Hill Church and the East Woodstock Congregational Church. The total collected for 2006 was a new record! $563.68 was placed in the soup kettles at the church exits on that day. ALL money raised will be sent directly to the COMMUNITY KITCHEN OF NORTHEASTERN, CT for local relief.

Higher fuel bills and soaring electricity prices put a strain on family budgets and many people in our area have to make the hard choice between staying warm or putting food on the table. Your gift helps fight hunger and makes a real difference to neighbors in Woodstock and surrounding towns.

Souper Bowl Stats:
2002 $364.15
2003 $413.00
2004 $447.00
2005 $531.45
2006 $563.68
Total Gifts to Community Kitchen $2319.28.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!