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Taste of the NFL at Gleaners on Feb. 4th!

Taste of the NFL, a non-profit organization dedicated to kicking hunger in America for more than 20 years, will bring its annual fundraiser to Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012—the eve of Super Bowl XLVI.  The strolling food and wine event, appropriately dubbed “The Party with a Purpose,®” will take place at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, the first time in history the event will be held at a food bank location. Funds from the event will benefit not only Gleaners Food Bank but all Feeding America member food banks with NFL teams in their city across the nation. Click HERE for the full Press Release!

Multi-platinum country recording artist Sara Evans will entertain guests at Taste of the NFL's 21st Annual Party with a Purpose®

For more information on the event and to purchase tickets visit www.TasteoftheNFL.com

Taste of the NFL's Kick Hunger Challenge:
Help Taste of the NFL kick hunger this football season by participating in the Kick Hunger Challenge.  The General Mills Foundation has scored first with their donation of a $100,000 to match. Now the challenge is on!  Taste of the NFL and the General Mills Foundation are challenging all football fans to help raise enough money to match this initial donation. That would total $200,000, or 1.2 million meals, to help end hunger in our country. 

We need your help! Donate any amount ($10+) in the name of your favorite team. 100% of that donation will be given to the local food bank paired with that team. To make it simple, there are 32 NFL Teams, each team needs fans to raise at least $3,125 and then the General Mills Foundation will match it making it a gift of $6,250! So take the challenge now!
Souper Bowl of Caring!
Join in the festivities from food drives and volunteering- a SOUPER way to show your support!

How can I become involved in the Souper Bowl of Caring?
 
Go to www.tacklehunger.org and register your group to participate.  Once registered, Souper Bowl of Caring will send you free materials to support your efforts.  When finished, report results online.
The official dates for Souper Bowl of Caring are Jan. 15—Feb. 5, 2112. 

This youth led movement of caring invites church, school and community groups, young and old to participate.  Over 80 local groups are already registered!
 
The Service Blitz Rally is an event for you to broaden your Souper Bowl of Caring Experience. 
Come for Breakfast, fun, music, Colts Cheerleaders and BLUE, prizes, and lots of fun and inspiration!
Date:  Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 am to 10 am.
Place:  Arsenal Tech High School West Gym, 1500 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46201
 
After the Rally, groups of volunteers will spread across the city to volunteer at a hunger relief agency (foodbank, food pantry, soup kitchen, etc.)  All charities are signing up today and are identifying service projects and no. of volunteer places available.  A full list will be available soon.

- Kroger food stores are the official Souper Bowl of Caring retail partners. 
You may purchase food items or a prepared bag of food at any of the 44 regional Kroger stores and it will be delivered to Gleaners Food Bank as part of Souper Bowl of Caring.  Dates:  Jan. 15 – Feb. 5
 
- NFL Ticket Exchange:  Citizens may donate food or cash to be entered in a drawing to win a Super Bowl ticket.
Dates:  Jan. 15 – Feb. 4  at the Circle Center Mall
 
- Walgreens, 6 south Indy and Greenwood stores will host collection sites. Dates:  Jan. 15 – Feb. 4
 
- The  State Bank of Lizton community banks of Hendricks and Boone Counties are hosting collection sites for customers as well as providing their employees incentives to donate. Dates:  November – Feb. 3

- Indianapolis Hunger Initiative is an interdenominational organization that focuses on hunger needs and is encouraging its congregations to participate.
 
- Incredible Pizza Co. (across from Greenwood Mall) will hold a collection, donate to Gleaners Food Bank, and serve as a sponsor of the Service Blitz.
 
- Recipient hunger relief agencies:  Gleaners, Johnson County, and Midwest Food Banks; Wheeler Mission; Westminster Neighborhood Ministries; Northside Food Pantry; St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantries; and many others yet to be registered.  All food and cash collections go directly from the collecting group to the charity of their choice.  No administrative fees are deducted.
 
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
 
Carolyn Dederer
Indiana Director
Souper Bowl of Caring
P.O.Box 40436
Indianapolis, IN 46240
carolyn@souperbowl.org
317-372-5122


Souper Bowl of Caring has partnered with Radio Disney, Central Indiana YMCA branches and Tom Wood Auto Dealerships to help feed the hungry.  Please donate any non-perishable food item(s) at any of the YMCA branches and Tom Wood locations listed below between Dec 16-Feb 5.   Join us in helping families in need by donating anything you can.

TOM WOOD DEALERSHIPS
  • Audi/Porsche – 3473 E. 96th St. Indy 46240
  • Ford – 3130 E. 96th St. Indy 46240
  • Honda – 3551 State Rd 9 North, Anderson, IN. 46012-1241
  • Lexus – 4610 E. 96th St Indy 46240
  • Nissan – 4610 E. 96th St. Indy 46240
  • Voltswagon – 4610-B E. 96th St Indy 46240
  • Jaguar / Volvo/Range Rover / Land Rover- 4620 E. 96th St Indy 46240
  • Toyota / Scion – 4202 Lafayette Rd. Indy 46254
  • Subaru – 3230 E. 96th St Indy 46240
  • Think – 3300 E. 96th St. Indy 46240
Pound For Pound Challenge
For every pound you pledge, the Pound for Pound Challenge will donate 11 cents to Feeding America – enough to secure one pound of groceries for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.Visit www.pfpchallenge.com to take the pledge!

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