Oswego Lions Club Supports United Way's Stone Soup Luncheon
The United Way's missi on of ending hunger in Oswego County recently received a much-needed boost from the Oswego Lions Club. In support of United Way's upcoming Stone Soup Luncheon the Oswego Lions Club presented United Way with a check for $1,500 . The donation marks the continuation of a generous tradition and allows Un ited Way to have an even greater impact on hunger in Oswego County.
" Over the years the donations we have received from the Oswego Lions Club ha ve helped us provide thousands of dollars to food pantries throughout Osweg o County," said United Way Resource Development Director Ali McGrath. "We a re especially appreciative of this year's donation as it is more than doubl e that of last year! This donation allows us to have an even greater impact on hunger in Oswego County by helping area food pantries better serve fami lies and individuals that are in need of food subsidy. We are proud to coun t the Oswego Lions Club among our valued partners. Their concern for those less fortunate plays an important role in our mission to end hunger, helpin g youth succeed, and improving the overall health and well-being of Oswego County."
McGrath added that United Way are proud to add The American Foundry to their list of restaurants donating soup for the luncheon; giving the community six different soup options. This year's United Way S tone Soup Luncheon will be held November 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St. Joseph's Parish Center, West First Street in Oswego. The m enu also includes signature soups from The Press Box, Vona's Restaurant, Ca nale's Restaurant; Oswego County Country Club and Bridie Manor; fresh baked rolls from Bosco and Geers; tossed salad and dressing from Davis Brothers; coffee courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts, water from Paul's Big M, and a custom d esigned cake and cookies compliments of Cake's Galore.
United Way wil l be accepting a donation of $5.00 per person and those attending are urged to bring a donation of non-perishable food items. All proceeds from the ev ent, as well as the food that is collected, will be donated to local food p antries including Human Concerns
All proceeds from the United Way's S tone Soup Luncheon, as well as the food that is collected, will be donated to local food pantries including Human Concerns Center, Catholic Charities of Oswego County, and Salvation Army of Oswego County.
Those unable t o attend the luncheon but would like to donate food items may contact Tim A rcher at 315-598-3980 x 253 for information on where to drop off non-perish able food donations throughout Oswego County.
Oswego Lions Club Supports United Way's Stone Soup Luncheon
The United Way's missi on of ending hunger in Oswego County recently received a much-needed boost from the Oswego Lions Club. In support of United Way's upcoming Stone Soup Luncheon the Oswego Lions Club presented United Way with a check for $1,500 . The donation marks the continuation of a generous tradition and allows Un ited Way to have an even greater impact on hunger in Oswego County.
" Over the years the donations we have received from the Oswego Lions Club ha ve helped us provide thousands of dollars to food pantries throughout Osweg o County," said United Way Resource Development Director Ali McGrath. "We a re especially appreciative of this year's donation as it is more than doubl e that of last year! This donation allows us to have an even greater impact on hunger in Oswego County by helping area food pantries better serve fami lies and individuals that are in need of food subsidy. We are proud to coun t the Oswego Lions Club among our valued partners. Their concern for those less fortunate plays an important role in our mission to end hunger, helpin g youth succeed, and improving the overall health and well-being of Oswego County."
McGrath added that United Way are proud to add The American Foundry to their list of restaurants donating soup for the luncheon; giving the community six different soup options. This year's United Way S tone Soup Luncheon will be held November 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St. Joseph's Parish Center, West First Street in Oswego. The m enu also includes signature soups from The Press Box, Vona's Restaurant, Ca nale's Restaurant; Oswego County Country Club and Bridie Manor; fresh baked rolls from Bosco and Geers; tossed salad and dressing from Davis Brothers; coffee courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts, water from Paul's Big M, and a custom d esigned cake and cookies compliments of Cake's Galore.
United Way wil l be accepting a donation of $5.00 per person and those attending are urged to bring a donation of non-perishable food items. All proceeds from the ev ent, as well as the food that is collected, will be donated to local food p antries including Human Concerns
All proceeds from the United Way's S tone Soup Luncheon, as well as the food that is collected, will be donated to local food pantries including Human Concerns Center, Catholic Charities of Oswego County, and Salvation Army of Oswego County.
Those unable t o attend the luncheon but would like to donate food items may contact Tim A rcher at 315-598-3980 x 253 for information on where to drop off non-perish able food donations throughout Oswego County.
