Southern Nebraska Register
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach (MTKO) in Lincoln is encouraging local churches, schools, civic clubs, families, neighbors, and businesses to participate in the “Souper Bowl of Caring” Sunday, Feb. 12.
The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement that inspires people to give locally and make a collective impact on hunger. Since 1990, groups in Lincoln and across the nation have tackled hunger during the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl by collecting funds and food for local charities.
Feeding the hungry is at the core of Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach’s mission with two hot nutritious meals served every day of the year. In 2022, 80,367 on-site meals were provided, which is a 35% increase from the previous year. In addition to hunger relief, Matt Talbot also offers homeless prevention services such as life skills & tenant education, drug & alcohol counseling, case management, and housing, plus help with basic and emergency needs such as showers and laundry services. More than 44,000 outreach services were provided last year.
“Matt Talbot has participated in Souper Bowl of Caring for the past 24 years and I’m always inspired with how this event truly unites communities to tackle hunger,” said Susanne Blue, executive director of Matt Talbot. “On Super Bowl Sunday, there will be food and fun for those watching the game. But there will also be people struggling to feed themselves and their families. Matt Talbot is here for those folks every day!”
Visit mtko.org/events for more information, or contact Jenn Boettcher at 402-817-0615.
