KYLE MCCASKEY
Harvey County PIO
NEWTON, Kan. — Harvey County RSVP volunteers will serve up soups to the community for its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service project.
The soup dinner will be held Jan. 14 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Main St. in Newton.
The volunteer effort is in coordination with the Harvey County Circle of Hope. Circle of Hope is a program of Peace Connections, striving to assist families and improve their financial stability and education.
The soup feed will include chicken and noodles, chili and cheddar broccoli. The event is free and open to the public.
This is the ninth annual MLK Day service project for RSVP, but this year brings a new format as volunteers serve a community dinner.
Harvey County RSVP is a local group of volunteers 55 and older who utilize their experience and expertise to contribute to programs and organizations throughout their community. It is part of the nationwide AmeriCorps Seniors program.