Posts by Lois Altman

Phil and Christa are great dining room hosts offering welcome smiles, friendly greetings, and a helping hand to our guests.  We love to have more hosts.  If interested go to www.soupkitchenofmuncie.org/volunteer

It’s with a sad heart the Soup Kitchen of Muncie says good-bye to a valued volunteer.  Margaret has been a hard working and faithful member of the Wednesday volunteer team for many years.  Her retirement is well deserved but we will…

Rain or shine Summerfest proved to be a great gathering place for the community to enjoy fellowship, food, and fun.  Thanks to the sponsors, volunteers, social service agencies, and guests who made this happen.

The Soup Kitchen of Muncie needs cookies for Summerfest 2017,  Friday, July 21. We already have one of Muncie’s finest cake bakers, Dianne Hines, donating 250 but another 250 are still needed. Can you and maybe your children help? If…

The generous sponsors for Summerfest 17 are Mr. Frank Brinkman, Dandelion Flowers & Gifts, Amanda & Donald Dunnuck, Ms. Sue Errington, Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Fanning, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Grove, Heidi J. Hale Designs, Hudson Tool Rental, Intersection Advertising Agency,…

Fifteen youth and adults from Union Chapel cleaned, cooked and served food as a part of SERVE WEEK.  They also donated and distributed nearly 140 “White Bags” containing personal care items and cleaning supplies to guests.  Their generosity is a great tribute…

Recent grant helped fund a new security person to provide a safer environment for families.  Thanks to Old National Bank and 100 Men Who Cook which raise money to fund Champions for a Safe Community.

Every Monday we receive a wonderful supply of bread and bakery items from Panera Bread.  Last year the value of these weekly donations topped $20,000!  Our guests love these wonderful items.  Thanks.    

Each Friday there is a mini “United Nations” among the volunteers at the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. Five of the volunteers, Fumiko (Japan/Italy), Gunther (Germany) Selma (Brazil), Kaveri (India), and Matalida (Venezuela) are foreign born. Some have been in the US…