Heritage Baptist Church’s 20th annual SOUPer Bowl brought in $10,859 in donations for the Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Center.
Donations made during the February 8 luncheon came to just over $6000. Once the total was announced, an anonymous philanthropist offered to match up to $1500 on new donations, so organizers extended the giving portal through yesterday, February 19. This “overtime” giving brought in enough to meet and surpass the $10k goal.
The Light House will channel 100% of these funds to their eviction prevention program to help more families avoid being without a home in first place.
Since 2007, Heritage Baptist has hosted the SOUPer Bowl lunch to benefit the Light House. For more information, contact Pastor Scott Shelton at 410.263.6680 or see the church website (www.heritageloves.com)
Annapolis SOUPer Bowl 20!
Making a Difference One Bowl at a Time
20th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Light House
On February 8, just before two teams face off in a “super” NFL championship game, volunteers in Annapolis will kick off their own SOUPer Bowl, a donation-only lunch to support homeless prevention and educational training services to people in Anne Arundel County.
Sunday, February 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Heritage Baptist (1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis) will host the 20th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Light House Homeless Prevention Center. Volunteers will ladle soups prepared by Brian Shallcross, a renowned home chef and general manager of the Chesapeake Baysox. Menu soups include Chicken Noodle, Potato, and Chili. Guests will also enjoy salad, fresh rolls, and dessert.
The public is invited and admission is free, but donations are requested to benefit the Light House. This year, SOUPer Bowl volunteers hope to raise $10,000. Donations can be made at the event or online now at heritageloves.com/give and selecting “SOUPer Bowl” as the reason for your donation. One hundred percent of the money donated goes directly to the Light House. Since 2007, this event has raised over $70,000 cumulatively for the Light House.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite NFL team jerseys that day, whether your team is in the big game or not. Guests are welcome to attend worship service with Pastor Scott Shelton at 10:30 a.m., prior to the SOUPer Bowl lunch.
Heritage Baptist is an affiliate congregational partner of the shelter. For more information, contact the church office (410-263-6680) or see the church website at heritageloves.com
