availability of food. During the summers
and school holidays, the amount of children
served at the Soup Bowl increases greatly. “I
would love to see us be able to serve 7 days
a week including holidays,” Beckett shares.
“On the days school is out, this may be the
only meal that those kids get.” The Soup
Bowl was also able to help out during the
snow storm that many of us found ourselves
trapped in last January! Kim offered the
warmth and hospitality to those who had
to abandon their cars and were unable to
make it home for a few days.
With the holidays just around the corner, I
feel that it is impossible to turn a blind eye or
ear to such a great need in our community.
Kim Beckett and The Anniston Soup Bowl
provide a beacon of encouragement and
hope to those who might not be able to
INSIGHT
see past the mountains they face. Beckett
always has a smile and an encouraging
word to those she serves every single day.
During a time when we stop and reflect on
our many blessings, I am extra grateful this
year to have met such an inspiring lady! She
truly has given those in need something to
be thankful for, and that’s something we
should all strive to do! ✤
The Anniston Soup Bowl accepts donations
and volunteers on a yearly basis. They
are in DESPERATE need of canned goods!
Please contact Kim Beckett at 256-2366794 to find out how to volunteer or
donate. Donations or inquiries can be
mailed to:
Anniston Soup Bowl
P.O. Box 2072
Anniston, AL 36207
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