Next week is the kick-off of our annual Bowls of Hope Soup Fundraiser. To ensure the health and safety of our school family and friends, the Bowls of Hope will not be held this year as an in-person Soup Cook-Off in our gym. Instead, this year’s fundraiser will be in the form of a “Super Soup Coupon Card” that can be purchased and used to to receive a free soup, with a minimum purchase, at 15 participating local restaurants from February 1 to May 31, 2021.
“The coronavirus has created financial hardships for many families and businesses in our community,” said Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen. “Buying a Bowls of Hope Super Soup Coupon Card is one way we can show support for our local restaurants and help raise funds for ACS and the Community FoodBank, a vital organization that is meeting the food needs of thousands of our neighbors and friends.”
The Super Soup Coupon Card will be available for purchase throughout the month of February for $20 each. The Coupon Card can be used to receive a free soup, with a minimum purchase, for take-out or eat-in orders. The card can be purchased online at — acseht.org/BOHCARD — or in the school office. Card holders will also be able to vote online for their favorite soup.
Oblen sent an email to parents, students, and staff on January 28 explaining the details about the fundraiser and encouraging parents, students, and staff to purchase at least one card for their own use and to sell one card to a family member or friend. The goal is to raise at least $10,000 by selling at least 500 cards. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the ACS Annual Fund, which supports our school’s educational programs and activities, and the Community FoodBank of NJ, Southern Branch.
CLICK HERE to order a Super Soup Coupon Card.
The 15 participating restaurants who are listed on the Super Soup Coupon Card are:
Barrels Italian Food; Bahay Kubo; Gaspare’s Italian Bistro; Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar; La Cucina Ristorante; Linwood Country Club; Maurizio’s Express EHT; Ocean City Cafe; Sana & Sadia’s Cafe; Stir It Up; Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall; The Spot; Towne & Country Cafe; Velo Cafe, and Windjammer Diner.
Eight businesses have donated to be Bowls of Hope Event Sponsors and are helping ACS reach its fundraising goal, as follows: American Church Group of NJ; B.F. Mazzeo Fruits and Produce; Daniel Rallo at Keller Williams Realty; Edward Jones Investments, Jason Kiefer, Financial Advisor; Klingert Chiropractic Wellness Center; Olympic Physical Therapy; SERVPRO of Egg Harbor/Ventnor City; and Wire Wiz Electrician Services.
There are prize incentives to encourage students and their families to sell the Super Soup Coupon Cards, as follows:
1) Grand Prize – $100 VISA Gift Card to student who sells the most Coupon Cards (minimum 10 cards sold)
2) Dress Down Pass Prize – Students will receive one Dress Down Pass for every 3 Coupon Cards they sell.
For any questions, please contact ACS Event and Digital Marketing Manager, PJ Santos, at (609) 653-1199, ext. 302, or at psantos@acseht.org.
