Thirteen restaurants and chefs are now on board to participate in our Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off on Saturday, February 1 and more are signing up every day. Eight area businesses are also supporting the event as sponsors. Buy your tickets now to attend this enjoyable family event that will benefit ACS, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. You can purchase tickets and sponsorships online at acseht.org or in the school office. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

To date, the participating restaurants and chefs include — the Academy of Culinary Arts (student chef team), Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Eat Clean Organization, Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar (last year’s People’s Choice “Golden Spoon Award” winner), La Cucina Ristorante, Romanelli’s Garden Cafe, Sal’s Cafe, Sofia Restaurant, Steve & Cookie’s, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, and Whisk Bakery & Cafe. We are also excited to be welcoming several new participants — Maurizio’s Pizzeria in Mays Landing (opening soon in Egg Harbor Township) and The Local’s Spot in Somers Point.

To date, our eight Event Sponsors are — American Church Group of NJ; B.F. Mazzeo Fruit & Produce; Clayton’s Self Storage; Edward Jones Investments, Jason Kiefer Financial Advisor; HS Restoration & Cleaning Service; Klingert Chiropractic Wellness, Olympic Physical Therapy, and SERVPRO of Egg Harbor/Ventnor City, Additional sponsors are welcome for a donation of $400 and sponsors receive 4 complimentary tickets to the Bowls of Hope. The sponsor deadline is Friday, January 24.

For one ticket price, attendees will enjoy tasting a variety of hot, delicious soups and voting for their favorite to receive the “People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award.” Bread, beverages, and desserts will also be provided.

The evening will also include a student Talent Show and a Silent Auction featuring themed gift baskets like “Football Party,” “Baker’s Delight,” and “Family Game Night,” and “Ice Cream Social” donated by our PreK4-8th grade classes. Parents, please note that the collection deadline for all Silent Auction baskets is Friday, January 24.

The prices of the Bowls of Hope tickets, which are considered a charitable, tax-deductible gift, are: Adults-$20; Students-$10; Children (6-10)-$5; Children under 5-Free. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online, in the ACS school office. Tickets will also be sold at the door that night.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and sponsorships.