‘A catalyst of transformation for the community’: New restaurant, reflection center opening in Ferguson
The Garden is a space dedicated to feeding people who need it most, while helping heal the community and moving forward together. FERGUSON, Mo. — Feeding those in need while reflecting on the past and building a better future, that’s the mission of a new restaurant opening up soon in north St. Louis County. The […]
New dining options coming to Herald Square in Collinsville
A trio of Metro East restaurateurs are teaming up to bring new dining options to Herald Square in Collinsville. Old Herald Brewery & Distillery (115 E. Clay) plans to roll out a revamped menu this Friday, November 29. On the same block, Crepes & Cones is moving into the Cold Herald space, after relocating from Swansea. Not only will the changes […]
Former general now leads a new mission to fight hunger in the St Louis area
During his military career, Gen. John Michel performed countless missions for his country. Now, his mission is to feed the hungry and serve great food to the community. Michel is co-founder of Soulcial Kitchen with his wife Holly Michel. The Soulcial Kitchen hospitality campus in Swansea features an array of offerings that includes an on-site restaurant, a […]
Partnership recognized for feeding Scott AFB airmen who struggle with food insecurity
A local partnership to help feed military families in the Belleville area has received a national U.S. Air Force award that recognizes ommunity engagement. Scott Air Force Base submitted “A Community of Caring” as its entry this year to highlight the “dignified dining” tokenized meal program collaboration in support of airmen and families experiencing food […]
Shreveport Introduces Currency of Caring Program to Support Military Families Facing Food Insecurity
Shreveport Launches Exciting New Program to Support Military Families In a heartwarming initiative that promises to uplift the spirits of airmen and their families stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council is rolling out the Currency of Caring Program. This wonderfully crafted program aims to combat the serious issue of food insecurity […]
Leadership Council Announces Partnership with Soulcial Kitchen
The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois is thrilled to announce it is partnering with Soulcial Kitchen in Swansea and its Currency of Caring program to provide 200 free, hot restaurant quality meals for the men and women serving at Scott Air Force Base who may be experiencing insufficient access to nutritious food. Food insecurity is a […]
Food Truck Heads to East St. Louis to Feed Hungry Citizens Today
As part of a “Love Thy Neighbor” initiative started by Soulcial Kitchen, the organization is headed to East St. Louis to serve 100 hot meals to those in need. A Soulcial Kitchen-branded food truck will head to East St. Louis City Hall(301 Riverpark Drive) in order to pass out the meals. Individuals can pick up their meals at […]
Space Shuttle Cafe added for Alton’s Flock Food Truck Park and Bar
ALTON — The Space Shuttle landed in downtown Alton on Saturday — that is the Space Shuttle Cafe. The unique food truck is built in the fuselage of a WWII C-47 cargo plane, and it now has a forever home at the Flock Food Truck Park and Bar at 210 Ridge Street. The cafe and another […]
Launching a new mission in the fight against food insecurity in the Metro East
There are real problems that maybe we can’t get at right way, this ain’t one of them,” said Soulcial Kitchen owner John Michel. More Videos Author: Rene Knott (KSDK) Published: 9:13 AM CST January 7, 2022 Updated: 9:39 AM CST January 7, 2022 SWANSEA, Ill. — The latest effort in the fight against hunger has been launched in […]
Food is Love host Lasse Sorensen dishes out free lunches at James H. Killion Park in Alton
Lasse Sorensen from Food is Love, a local public television program presented by Nine PBS, was on hand to help dish out free food to about a hundred people from the Big Meechie’s food truck. The event began at 11:30 a.m. and 25 people were waiting for their free lunch. Before the service began, the food truck’s […]