WAYS TO GIVE

El Caldito Soup Kitchen thrives on the generosity of our community. Your contributions, whether time, resources, or effort, help us provide nutritious meals and support to those in need.

Here are the ways you can make a difference:

Donate

Your financial contributions are vital to our mission. Donations help us purchase fresh ingredients, maintain our facilities, and expand our services. Every dollar makes a significant impact on our ability to serve the community.

How to Donate:

Online: Use our secure online donation form to make a one-time or recurring donation.
By Mail: Send a check payable to El Caldito Soup Kitchen to:

El Caldito Soup Kitchen
PO Box 2833, Las Cruces, NM 88004

In Person: Drop off your donation at our location during operating hours.

Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of El Caldito Soup Kitchen. Whether you can give a few hours a week or just one day a month, your help is always appreciated. Volunteers assist with food preparation, serving meals, and clean-up.

How to Volunteer:

Individual Volunteering: Fill out our volunteer application form and attend a brief orientation.
Group Volunteering: Perfect for businesses, schools, and community groups. Contact us at elcalditosoupkitchen@gmail.com to schedule a group volunteer day.

Group Volunteering

Group volunteering is a fantastic way to build team spirit and make a significant impact. We welcome groups from companies, schools, churches, and other organizations. Group activities include meal preparation, serving, and organizing food drives.

How to Get Started:

Schedule a Date: Email elcalditosoupkitchen@gmail.com to arrange a convenient time for your group.
Plan Your Activity: We will work with you to tailor the volunteering experience to fit your group’s size and preferences.

Have Fun and Make a Difference: Volunteering as a group is a rewarding experience that fosters teamwork and community spirit.

Host a Food Drive

Food drives are essential in keeping our pantry stocked with the items we need to prepare meals. Hosting a food drive is a wonderful way to engage your community, school, or workplace in supporting El Caldito Soup Kitchen.

Steps to Host a Food Drive:

Register Your Drive: Let us know about your food drive by filling out our food drive registration form.
Promote Your Drive: Spread the word through flyers, social media, and word of mouth. We can provide promotional materials upon request.
Collect Donations: Gather non-perishable food items such as canned goods, rice, pasta, and cooking oil.
Deliver Donations: Arrange a drop-off time with us, or we can coordinate a pick-up for large collections.