Habitat seeking donations and volunteers for Souper Bowl
NORWICH – Calling all Chenango County restaurateurs, Chenango County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) is preparing for their second annual “Souper Bowl” to be held at the Family YMCA on North Broad Street (across from Howard Johnsons) on March 16, and they’re looking for donations of soup and bread. This is the public event you want to be part of!
Last year, approximately 160 people attended the very successful Souper Bowl and the event raised just over $1800. Some of the public comments were, “Excellent soups!” “Best fund raiser ever.” “All of it was wonderful.” “Very different, I enjoyed it; it was a chance to sample different soups.” and “They were delicious – it was hard to choose!” Everyone wants to come back to this fun tasting event.
Habitat representatives are beginning to visit many restaurants in Chenango County. They will explain that just one-gallon of your finest soup is all that is needed, in a serving/chafing container and some freshly made bread or rolls. If someone from your restaurant can serve, that would be best, otherwise volunteers will be provided. You are welcome to advertise your establishment or catering services with your printed coupons/cards/brochures by your soup pot. Your donation will be acknowledged in all CCHH printed and web promotions. Aside from all the wonderful advertising, you may win a prize!
On March 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., the public will come to taste and evaluate more than twenty great hot soup choices, all they can eat (from small tasting cups), and breads donated by the county’s fine restaurants. They will then vote for their top three favorite soups and the soup’s chef will win either the “golden, silver or bronze ladle awards.” These esteemed awards will be designed and created by Oxford wood artisan, John Knapp, and will certainly be unique creations any chef would be proud to display.
CCHH is also seeking donations of gift certificates, items, and gift baskets from area merchants for a “Chinese Auction” that will also take place during the event. These donations will also be acknowledged in all CCHH printed and web promotions. In addition, the Souper Bowl event will offer a 50-50 raffle, door prize, and a bake sale table.
New, joining this year’s Souper Bowl: Chenango Health Network’s “The Restaurant Project.” Get advice about eating healthier by making informed food choices at their display.
Everybody’s favorite emcee, Jim Baldwin from Oxford, will be back as the host, and there will be three wonderful musical entertainers. Kevin LaDue, guitarist/singer and guitar craftsman from Whitney Point; Brian Golden guitarist/singer/recording artist from Norwich; and Kaitlyn Jackson, the 15-year-old country singer/ songwriter/recording artist from New Berlin, who received the 2011 NYS Country Music Hall of Fame’s “Horizon Award,” will all be performing for everyone’s dining enjoyment!
Habitat for Humanity offers “a hand up, not a handout.” Plan to attend the Souper Bowl and help Habitat make dreams come true by helping to provide affordable housing to families in Chenango County. Proceeds will help to support CCHH’s next housing project.
Contact CCHH if you are interested in getting involved. Restaurants, if no one comes to you, you can come to Habitat. A registration form (PDF) is available on the website. Merchants and volunteers - especially teens to ladle soup (for community service time) are needed. Contact Terri Bickford, CCHH fundraising committee chair at 656-8155 or email: CCHHsouperbowl@gmail.com. Read about the raffles, entertainment, and more on the Souper Bowl page at http://habitat.chenango.org.
For more CCHH information contact Marjory Clark at 764-8341; marjoryclark@habitat.chenango.org. Please put “Habitat” on the subject line.
Last year, approximately 160 people attended the very successful Souper Bowl and the event raised just over $1800. Some of the public comments were, “Excellent soups!” “Best fund raiser ever.” “All of it was wonderful.” “Very different, I enjoyed it; it was a chance to sample different soups.” and “They were delicious – it was hard to choose!” Everyone wants to come back to this fun tasting event.
Habitat representatives are beginning to visit many restaurants in Chenango County. They will explain that just one-gallon of your finest soup is all that is needed, in a serving/chafing container and some freshly made bread or rolls. If someone from your restaurant can serve, that would be best, otherwise volunteers will be provided. You are welcome to advertise your establishment or catering services with your printed coupons/cards/brochures by your soup pot. Your donation will be acknowledged in all CCHH printed and web promotions. Aside from all the wonderful advertising, you may win a prize!
On March 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., the public will come to taste and evaluate more than twenty great hot soup choices, all they can eat (from small tasting cups), and breads donated by the county’s fine restaurants. They will then vote for their top three favorite soups and the soup’s chef will win either the “golden, silver or bronze ladle awards.” These esteemed awards will be designed and created by Oxford wood artisan, John Knapp, and will certainly be unique creations any chef would be proud to display.
CCHH is also seeking donations of gift certificates, items, and gift baskets from area merchants for a “Chinese Auction” that will also take place during the event. These donations will also be acknowledged in all CCHH printed and web promotions. In addition, the Souper Bowl event will offer a 50-50 raffle, door prize, and a bake sale table.
New, joining this year’s Souper Bowl: Chenango Health Network’s “The Restaurant Project.” Get advice about eating healthier by making informed food choices at their display.
Everybody’s favorite emcee, Jim Baldwin from Oxford, will be back as the host, and there will be three wonderful musical entertainers. Kevin LaDue, guitarist/singer and guitar craftsman from Whitney Point; Brian Golden guitarist/singer/recording artist from Norwich; and Kaitlyn Jackson, the 15-year-old country singer/ songwriter/recording artist from New Berlin, who received the 2011 NYS Country Music Hall of Fame’s “Horizon Award,” will all be performing for everyone’s dining enjoyment!
Habitat for Humanity offers “a hand up, not a handout.” Plan to attend the Souper Bowl and help Habitat make dreams come true by helping to provide affordable housing to families in Chenango County. Proceeds will help to support CCHH’s next housing project.
Contact CCHH if you are interested in getting involved. Restaurants, if no one comes to you, you can come to Habitat. A registration form (PDF) is available on the website. Merchants and volunteers - especially teens to ladle soup (for community service time) are needed. Contact Terri Bickford, CCHH fundraising committee chair at 656-8155 or email: CCHHsouperbowl@gmail.com. Read about the raffles, entertainment, and more on the Souper Bowl page at http://habitat.chenango.org.
For more CCHH information contact Marjory Clark at 764-8341; marjoryclark@habitat.chenango.org. Please put “Habitat” on the subject line.
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