On Thursday, November 13, the Deacons of the First Congregational Church worked with the Blount Soup Company to give away 300 pints of delicious soup to anyone who showed up, as well as to organizations around Bristol who serve low income clients.
Volunteers from the church set up shop at the front gates of the church property, having received cartons of Chicken Noodle and Creamy Chicken with Wild Rice soup donated by the folks at Blounts in Warren and labeled for Panera. Some was taken up to the Benjamin Church Senior Center to be distributed among clients at their facility. Some was taken to the Franklin Court Senior Residence. Most was given to individuals from all around the East Bay who drove up and made their choice. Some even went to passersby who were walking their dogs. Who doesn’t like a delicious bowl of hot soup on a crisp autumn day?
By 2:30pm, all 300 pints of soup had found new homes with people who will enjoy the generosity of the Blount Soup Company. We thank everyone at Blounts and all of the church volunteers who made this fun event possible. And that includes Lynne, who provided a delicious chili and cornbread lunch for all of the volunteers. We’re looking forward to doing this again.