🏝️ 2nd Annual Tropical Winter Escape Fundraiser

Thursday • March 19, 2026 • 5:00pm

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 110,000 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
  • #1 - Laser Measuring Tool, CIGMAN 393ft Green-Beam Laser Measure, Outdoor Laser Measurement Tool with 4X Camera, P2P Technology, IP68, Rechargeable Laser Distance Meter, Length, Area, Volume, Angle Sensor
  • #2 - NOCO Boost+Air AX65: 2000A Jump Starter with Air Compressor Tire Inflator – Starts 8.0L Gas & 6.0L Diesel – 67 SLPM Airflow Inflates 0–40 PSI in 2 Minutes
  • #3 - Garden Seat with Wheels & a set of Garden Tools

• Menu (proposed)
  • Shrimp Bowl with Cocktail Sauce
  • Fresh Vegetable Tray with Special Dip
  • Cheeses & Crackers with Pepperoni
  • Finger Sandwiches
  • Cocktail Meatballs in Marinara
  • Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces
  • Large Fresh Fruit Platter
  • Dessert Tray
  • Pasta Salad
    🌿 Vegetarian option available
    🌾 Gluten-free option available

• Cash Bar
• Entertainment: DJ Steve Collella has volunteered to play all the tropical music we can handle!
• 50/50 Cash Drawing
• Silent & Live Auctions: John Perry will be joining us again this year as our auctioneer!

  Exciting auction items are listed as they are received — so check back often! We also share updates in our Facebook Event and on our Waterville Area Soup Kitchen Facebook Page, so be sure to follow us for the latest additions!

  • Cole Koepke Autographed Puck from the Boston Bruins
  • Mack Hollins Autographed Football from the New England Patriots Foundation
  • Shopping Tote and Product from Maine Grains
  • There are also several packages that are in the works, as well a gift cards coming in.

Our Presenting Sponsor is:

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
• 8 Waterville Area Soup Kitchen Tumblers or Hats
• 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

🧡 Thank You for Your Support!