Annual Fundraising Event

Tropical Winter Escape Fundraiser

🌴 2nd Annual Tropical Winter Escape Fundraiser

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 05:00pm

Break away from the winter blues and join us for a night of warmth, fun, and giving back!

The Waterville Area Soup Kitchen invites you to our second annual Tropical Winter Escape Fundraiser — a vibrant evening to raise crucial funds in support of our mission to feed our neighbors in need.

We currently serve more than 75,000 meals annually, and with your help, we can continue meeting this growing need in the Waterville area.

🌟 Event Details

📍 Location: Waterville Elks Lodge
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5pm
🎟️ Tickets: $50 per person or $350 for a table of 8

🌺 Your Evening Includes:

  • Door Prizes
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  • Menu
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  • Cash Bar
  • Entertainment
    • DJ Steve Collella has volunteered to play all the tropical music we can handle.
  • 50/50 Cash Drawing
  • Silent & Live Auctions

    Exciting auction items will be listed here as they are received — so check back often!

    We’ll also be sharing updates in our Facebook Event and on our Waterville Area Soup Kitchen Facebook Page, so be sure to follow us for the latest additions!

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💛 How You Can Support:

🏝️ Become a Sponsor

Support the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen while gaining visibility for your business or organization. All sponsors receive social media recognition, event acknowledgment, and entry into a special drawing for a free table (8 tickets) to our 2027 3rd Annual Event!

Sponsorship levels:

$5,000 – Premier Sponsor

  • 2 Reserved Tables (16 Tickets)
  • Each ticket includes entry into the Door Prize Drawing
  • 16 Waterville Area Soup Kitchen T-Shirts
  • Top-tier logo placement & recognition

$2,500 – Event Sponsor

  • 1 Reserved Table (8 Tickets)
  • Each ticket includes entry into the Door Prize Drawing
  • 16 Waterville Area Soup Kitchen T-Shirts
  • Prominent logo placement & recognition

$1,000 – Community Sponsor

  • 4 Tickets
  • Each ticket includes entry into the Door Prize Drawing
  • Logo placement at the event

$500 – Supporting Sponsor

  • 2 Tickets
  • Each ticket includes entry into the Door Prize Drawing
  • Name listed in sponsor acknowledgments

🛍️ Donate to the Auctions

We are gratefully accepting donations for both our silent and live auctions.

  • All donors will be entered into the same drawing for a free table (8 tickets) at our 2027 event.

🎟️ Attend the Event

Eat, drink, bid, and be entertained — all while making a real difference in the lives of those who rely on us.

📞 Get Involved or Learn More

If you’d like to:

  • Become a sponsor
  • Donate an auction item
  • Volunteer
  • Or have questions about the event

Please contact us at:
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📞 207-859-3063

💬 About Us

The Waterville Area Soup Kitchen is a nonprofit organization providing free, nutritious meals to anyone experiencing food insecurity. With your support, we are creating a stronger, more compassionate community — one plate at a time.

🧡 Thank You for Your Support!

Together, we can escape the cold and spread warmth where it’s needed most.