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.