{"id":81640,"date":"2022-11-03T10:34:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=81640"},"modified":"2022-11-03T21:56:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T01:56:57","slug":"brocks-united-way-souper-star-lunch-returns-nov-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2022\/11\/brocks-united-way-souper-star-lunch-returns-nov-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock\u2019s United Way Souper Star Lunch returns Nov. 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lunchtime fundraiser for United Way is expected to warm Brock employees\u2019 stomachs and hearts. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Souper Star Lunch returns next week after a two-year hiatus as part of the <\/span>University\u2019s annual employee workplace campaign for United Way Niagara<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Held Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Market Hall, the lunch will feature samplings of seven soups served by Faculty Deans competing for the Souper Bowl trophy. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on <\/span>University Tickets<\/span><\/a>. Soups include <\/span>vegan and vegetarian options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSouper Star Lunch has always been a favourite event among Brock faculty and staff, in part because of the sense of community it offers and the light-hearted competition that ensues,\u201d said Colleen Whyte (BRLS \u201997), <\/span>Brock\u2019s United Way Campaign Faculty Co-Chair and Associate Professor with the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department.<\/span> \u201cIt is a wonderful opportunity to gather in person to connect with colleagues and rally around an important cause.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event is expected to make its biggest fundraising impact yet thanks to in-kind sponsorship from Brock\u2019s Dining Services partner Aramark Canada. Aramark will be covering 100 per cent of the cost of the event, <\/span>which means more dollars directed to United Way Niagara. \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAramark Canada Ltd. is honoured to give back to the Brock community and the greater Niagara region as a whole through this event,\u201d said James Chard, General Manager of Brock Dining Services.\u00a0\u201cThe food service partnership between Aramark and Brock Dining Services provides us with a unique opportunity to both deliver this meaningful experience to our valued customers on campus while also supporting the United Way in its mission to strengthen local communities and \u2018make better possible\u2019 for those in need.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brock\u2019s United Way Committee has set a goal to sell 200 tickets to this year\u2019s lunch, with 65 per cent of tickets already sold. Dollars help inch towards the University\u2019s $160,000 goal for the local charity. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf we were able to raise $150,000 last year via a virtual campaign, I\u2019m optimistic the return of our signature in-person events will give the boost in contribution and awareness we need to hit our goal,\u201d said Jocelyn Titone (BBA \u201907), Brock\u2019s United Way Campaign Staff Co-Chair and Communications Specialist with University Marketing and Communications. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Events like Souper Star Lunch help us spotlight issues facing our community and generate enthusiasm for raising the much-needed funds to address them,\u201d she said. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Poverty and food insecurity are two examples of the seven societal issues United Way Niagara focuses its resources on and prioritizes when funding vital local programming. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond purchasing a ticket to Souper Star Lunch, Whyte says employees can make an even larger impact in the community by making a one-time online donation to United Way or setting up payroll contribution via Workday. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are more than 70,000 people in our community who are currently experiencing food insecurity,\u201d she said. \u201cA few dollars a pay can add up to help local programs provide emergency food, teach people how to garden and cook, and offer meal delivery services for seniors.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The day of the event,<\/span> attendees will be asked to show their proof of purchase QR code at check-in via a mobile device or printed receipt. They will also receive a ballot to vote for their favourite soup.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lesley Rigg, Brock\u2019s new President and Vice-Chancellor<\/span><\/a>, will be offering opening remarks at 12:15 p.m., and Lynn Wells, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, will be announcing the winning soup and this year\u2019s Souper Bowl trophy winner at 12:45 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about United Way Niagara and the hundreds of local programs it funds, visit <\/span>Brock\u2019s United Way Campaign SharePoint site<\/span><\/a> or the <\/span>United Way Niagara website<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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