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Get involved in this simple, yet powerful movement of caring. Mission StatementUsing the energy of the Super Bowl to mobilize youth in a united national effort to care for people in their local communities who are hungry and those in need. Vision StatementTransform the time around the Super Bowl into the nation's largest celebration of giving and serving. We believe:
HistoryA simple prayer: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat" is inspiring a youth-led movement to help hungry and hurting people around the world. This prayer, delivered by Brad Smith, then a seminary intern serving at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, gave birth to an idea. Why not use Super Bowl weekend, a time when people come together for football and fun, to also unify the nation for a higher good: collecting dollars and canned food for the needy? Youth could collect donations at their schools and churches in soup pots, and then send every dollar DIRECTLY to a local charity of THEIR choice. The senior high youth of Spring Valley Presbyterian liked the idea so much they decided to invite other area churches to join the team. Twenty-two Columbia churches participated that first year, reporting their results so a total could be determined, and then sending all $5,700 they had raised to area non-profits. That was 1990. Since then, ordinary young people have generated an extraordinary $70 million for soup kitchens, food banks and other charities in communities across the country. In addition, hundreds of thousands of youth have experienced for themselves the joy and satisfaction of giving and serving, inspiring people of all ages to follow their generous example. Timeline
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFor the most up to date answers, check out our online FAQ page Annual ReportDownload our Annual Report (PDF file - 12 Mb) StaffNational StaffMelanie Andreen - Controller Nancy Atkinson - Communications Coordinator Tracy Bender - President and CEO Jamie Clark - Director of Communications, Multimedia/Webmaster Stewart Rawson - Development Director Caroline Stephens - Director of Communications, Retention Kay Stursberg - Office Manager Field DirectorsCristina Curtis Barbe - North Texas Director Julie Falcon - Texas Director Emily Heeg - Florida Director/NYAB Coordinator Board of DirectorsWe are always seeking new volunteers and nominations for our Board of Directors. If you're ready to take your commitment to the next level, please review the Board Information Packet to find out more! Dave Peterson (Chair) Gus Dixon (Vice-Chair) Robert Hill, Jr. (Treasurer) June H. Kim (Secretary) Ann Cassidy Melissa Daigneault Brad Edwards Chris Goodall John Meredith Ashley Mullican Wendy Sherman Brad Smith Ron Swinson DuBose Tuller Velva Woollen National AdvocatesPresident & Mrs. George H.W. Bush - 41st President of the United States President & Mrs. Jimmy Carter - 39th President of the United States The Hunt Family - Owners, Kansas City Chiefs Jim & Meg Irsay - Owners, Indianapolis Colts Gene & Jerry Jones Family - Owners, Dallas Cowboys John K. Mara - President & CEO, New York Giants Janice & Bob McNair - Chairman and CEO, Houston Texans The Jerry Richardson Family - Owner/Founder, Carolina Panthers J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver - Chairman and CEO, Jacksonville Jaguars | Stories"We all know that the real winning is in the giving." (more) Deborah Cole, Petoskey United Methodist Church Youth in Petoskey, MI Translate![]() |