ACS parents, families, and friends are invited to the 6th ACS Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off on Saturday, February 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the school gym, all to benefit Atlantic Christian, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch. More than 20 restaurants and chefs are expected to serve up signature soups, including the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Brick House Pub & Grille, Carluccio’s, Eat Clean Organization, Gregory’s, The Original Soup Man, Sadia’s Tea & Coffee, Sofia’s of Margate, Steve & Cookie’s, Tacocat, Varsity Inn, and Whisk Bakery & Cafe.
Several businesses are already on board as Sponsors — 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; and Sadia’s Tea & Coffee. Additional sponsors are welcome for a donation of $400 and sponsors will receive 4 complimentary tickets to the Bowls of Hope. Formica Brothers Bakery will again be donating tasty rolls, and delicious home-made desserts will be provided.
ACS students will entertain the crowd with live music, and a Silent Auction featuring themed gift baskets like “Super Bowl Party,” “Baker’s Delight,” and “Family Game Night,” donated by our PreK4-8th grade classes will be held. Parents, please note that the collection deadline for all Silent Auction baskets is Friday, January 25.
Student Council members have initiated a “Let’s Can Hunger” Food Drive to collect canned soup and other canned food for the Community FoodBank of NJ, Southern Branch. Collection boxes are located in the school foyer and next to the second floor office of the Upper School Principal. The canned food drive will continue to the night of the February 2 Bowls of Hope event.
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 in the ACS school office, from any ACS high school student, or online. Tickets will also be sold at the door that night.
Student Council members are kicking off the Bowls of Hope “Let’s Can Hunger” Food Drive next week to collect canned soup and other canned food for the Community FoodBank of NJ, Southern Branch. Collection boxes will be located in the school foyer and next to the second floor office of the Upper School Principal starting Wednesday, January 16. The canned food drive will continue to the night of the February 2 Bowls of Hope event.