Souper Bowl of Caring
empowers youth and unites communities
around the time of the Big Game
to help those in need.

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How We Work

Since 1990, young people have been leading the charge and inspiring others to collect dollars and food weeks leading up to the Big Game. Teaming up with local partners, these groups give 100% of donations to local charities, changing the nation's largest weekend of football into the largest weekend of caring.
Register
Let us know you're holding a collection by signing up on our website. We'll send you materials to promote your event.
Collect
Hold your collection around the time of the Big Game. Donate 100% of what you collect to the charity of your choice.
Report
Let us know how much you collected by reporting back to us via the website or calling (800) 358-SOUP.

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Place of Worship
Souper Bowl of Caring was originally founded by a church youth group. Even though the movement has since expanded from the faith community to many types of participating groups, we continue to be fueled by those coming together to worship and make a difference in their community.
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School
Holding a collection at your school can be a great way to get the students excited around the time of the Big Game. You can hold one giant collection, or hold multiple, smaller collections. Classroom vs. Classroom! Middle School vs. High School! Any age group can get involved.
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Youth
A youth-inspired movement, Souper Bowl of Caring has always supported the idea of young people leading the charge. We have many ways young people can get involved, including the National Youth Advisory Board and Local Youth Advisory Boards in select areas. There are also plenty of resources to help get your Youth Group or School involved in holding a collection!
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Business
Do you work for a company that is looking to expand its giving? Hosting a collection around the Big Game is great way to motivate employees to work together and support something positive. Be sure to reach out to us if you need to brainstorm ideas!
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Charity
100% means 100%. Every penny and food item Souper Bowl of Caring participants collect is donated to agencies like YOU! Learn how you can benefit from the Souper Bowl of Caring movement by uniting the community to replenish your resources at the beginning of the year.
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Partners

  • Houston Texans
  • Dallas Cowboys
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Los Angeles Rams
  • Carolina Panthers
  • Arizona Cardinals
  • Indianapolis Colts
  • Jacksonville Jaguars
  • New York Giants

News

Don't Forget to REPORT Your Totals for the 2019 Tackle Hunger Campaign Don't Forget to REPORT Your Totals for the 2019 Tackle Hunger Campaign The Game is Big. Our Mission is Bigger. It's Super Bowl LIII Sunday! As fans prepare to watch the ultimate championship game in football, Souper Bowl of Caring youth groups will take up collections of cash and food at Sunday services, guests of viewing parties will be asked to bring donations, shoppers will have the opportunity pick up pre-packaged groceries or make cash donations at the register, and volunteers will serve at hunger-relief charities across the nation in the biggest weekend of giving and serving.... Youth Groups Unite Across the Country to Tackle Hunger this Weekend Through Souper Bowl of Caring As people turn their attention to the Big Game this Super Bowl LIII Sunday, thousands of others will be collecting millions of food and cash donations for local hunger-relief charities through Souper Bowl of Caring. At this time, nearly $5 million has been collected towards the $10 million national goal. 100% of all collections are donated directly to each group's charity of choice. This year, food banks have seen an increased need to replenish funds, restock shelves and assist with distribution after the busy holiday season and extreme cold weather impacting the Midwest and Eastern parts of the country.... We are PROUD of our continued support from The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation We are excited that THIS YEAR The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation is supporting the Souper Bowl of Caring's efforts to #tacklehunger through a $50,000 match grant. Gifts made through our website will be multiplied with this generous gift! Remember, every $1 to the Souper Bowl of Caring provides $25 for the food banks around the country. The McNair Family has provided over $700,000 in support over the past twenty years to help the Souper Bowl of Caring raise over $148 million (and counting!!!) for local hunger relief charities. What a tremendous impact and gift to our organization! Help us to #changethegame and #tacklehunger! The Midlands Service Blitz is THIS SATURDAY! The Midlands Service Blitz is THIS SATURDAY! Souper Bowl of Caring Launches 29th Annual Hunger-Relief Campaign Across the Nation This year's Souper Bowl of Caring annual campaign kicked off Monday, January 14th with a goal to collect more than $10 million in cash and food items for hunger-relief charities across the United States. Souper Cities in Texas including Austin, Houston and North Texas are uniting together to collect $5 million towards the national goal with support from grocery partners: Albertsons, Central Market, H-E-B, Kroger, Market Street, Mi Tienda, Randalls and Tom Thumb stores throughout the state. Each participating grocery retailer offers shoppers pre-packaged groceries to purchase or the opportunity to give a cash donation at the register. Texas television, radio, print and outdoor media partners are also encouraging the public to conduct their own food drive through Souper Bowl of Caring. Early collections are already being reported and will continue to add towards the national total through Super Bowl LIII Sunday, February 3rd, 2019.... Volunteers needed! Volunteer spots are now available at H-E-B stores during the 2019 Souper Bowl of Caring campaign. In stores, customers are encouraged to purchase a bag of food for their local food bank or give a cash donation at the register. H-E-B loves to have volunteers at their stores to help people understand the need and the importance of being a part of this national campaign. There is a store near you who is participating! https://souperbowl.org/volunteer_events/view/58... #gamechangers on Giving Tuesday Souper Bowl of Caring Donors are #gamechangers for ending hunger in our nation It's about that time! It is time to register for a NEW year of Souper Bowl of Caring. We are excited about this year's big game and can't wait to hear your stories about how you have engaged your community to CARE and move beyond themselves. Even just a party where you ask everyone to bring canned goods while you watch the game is considered caring about your follow human beings. Fifth Annual Tackle Hunger Luncheon Needs Your Support The Fifth Annual Souper Bowl of Caring Tackle Hunger Luncheon is pleased to be honoring the three founding food retail partners who have worked with the Souper Bowl of Caring campaign in the Houston area for more than a decade. We need YOUR help to make our event successful. Please consider sponsoring our event or buying a table. Remember, for every dollar donated to Souper Bowl of Caring, we can mobilize groups to create $25 for local food pantries. Click here for resources: https://souperbowl.org/staff/resources/view/344... View All