January Project: Soup for the Soul

Welcome to our 5th Annual “Soup for the Soul” Extravaganza! Cook soups/stews from the comfort of your home for people experiencing food insecurity. Three ways to get involved:

1. Cook soup/stews/chili! Engage the family, try some new recipes, and sign up for soup slots (each slot to serve 10 people; sign up for as many as you want!) You can look before committing. 

2. Sponsor a Vat-O’-Soup. No time, energy, or culinary capacity but still want to help feed those hungry? If you contribute the funds (tax deductible), G4G volunteers will shop and do the cooking for you!  

3. Be a “Star Chef” for sponsored Vats-O’-Soup. We need cooks to shop for ingredients and make a quantity of soups/stews/chili, all with the funds donated by sponsors. Sign up, and we will contact you with more information.

4. For High School Students: Make bagged lunches on January 20 (MLK Jr. Day)

Ongoing Projects

Create a Birthday Box for a child in a shelter. Through this project, you can provide a family living in a shelter with the items for a true moment of joy and celebration on their child’s birthday. Details including information about what goes in the Birthday Box, dates to sign up, and locations are on the Sign-Up (you can look before committing).

Cook with your heart. Feed residents at area shelters a homemade meal. Learn more about the options and dropping off or serving in person (you can look before committing). If you wish to cook but cannot drop off, sign up and then contact G4G for delivery support.  

Help manage our clothing pantries and distribute clothing for migrants, refugees, and other neighbors in need. Sort and organize clothing donations at G4G and the migrant center, and/or help facilitate clothing “pop ups” in the community. Details for all opportunities are on our sign up.   

Donate gently used clothing for migrants, refugees, and local families in need. We desperately need handbags, backpacks, and clothes in men’s size medium! Please only donate casual fall/winter items on our requested clothing list. You can drop off clothing donations at any Ally location.