It’s been 22 years since the Youth of the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, S.C. addressed the issue of hunger in their community with this Super Bowl Sunday Prayer:

         “Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game,
           Help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl
           of  soup to eat.”

This prayer inspired this single church to invite 21 other congregations to join them in collecting $5,700, which was donated to local charities that provide assistance to those in need.  Over the past 20 years, more than $50 million has been raised in cash and food for organizations that fight hunger.  From a simple prayer and a single youth group, the Souper Bowl of Caring has become a powerful  nationwide movement that touches more lives each year.

Help us celebrate 22 years of caring.  Be part of this movement that begins in your own backyard and reaches across the nation, sharing God’s love with those who need our compassion and care

Every dollar donated at Memorial Presbyterian Church will go to our food pantry to help people in our community.