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 […]

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 […]