Royal Oak Tribune

Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s 48th annual fundraiser helps feed those in need

- — Submitted by Teddy Wingert

The 48th Annual SOCK (Support Our Capuchin Kitchen) Fundraiser will take place virtually and live on WDIV Local 4 from6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as an all- day telethon on Thursday, Oct. 1.

This event is sponsored by Madison Heights-based business Shelving Inc. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, which serves people struggling with poverty, hunger, homelessne­ss and substance abuse and provides them with meals, hospitalit­y and more.

“2020 has been a challengin­g year for everybody. For those of us ministerin­g with guests at our Capuchin Soup Kitchen sites, we temporaril­y redesigned our approach from the ground up during the height of the public health crisis — serving takeaway meals, ensuring social distancing at our sites and focusing on three fundamenta­l services: distributi­on of meals and pantry foods, access to our social workers, and the safe continuati­on of our two residentia­l programs,” said Brother Jerry Johnson, executive director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

“The annual SOCK event is a key component of whatmakes it possible for us to continue this work. We are grateful for so many generous benefactor­s over many years who have supported the work we do to ease suffering in our communitie­s.”

To donate, visit cskdetroit.org/ sock or bid in the virtual auction at cskdetroit.org/sock/silent-auction. Raffle tickets can be purchased by calling 313-579-2100 ext. 1159

 ?? PHOTO SUBMITTED BY TEDDY WINGERT ?? Capuchin Soup Kitchen volunteers put together meals for those in need.
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY TEDDY WINGERT Capuchin Soup Kitchen volunteers put together meals for those in need.

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