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Club finds costumes for those in need

By Porsha Stennis | October 20, 2013

Nine-year-old Susana Martin is making sure all her peers have a costume of their own this Halloween.After scanning through a magazine, Susana Martin got the idea to create a bin for people in her community to donate used costumes to, called the Halloween...

Feed’em Soup hosts Valentine’s Day fundraiser

By The Northern Star Staff | January 16, 2013

Feed’em Soup Community Project will have Valentine’s Day treats available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 at 122 S. First St. The assortments are available with a $10 donation to Feed’em Soup. Orders can be placed online at www.feedemsoup.org....

Feed’em After Dark offers a late night meal for a good cause

By Sarah Contreras | January 15, 2013

If you’re looking to change up your late-night snack routine, the Feed’em Soup Community Project has got your back. The local community kitchen recently introduced its Feed’em After Dark Benefit program. What exactly is it? From 9 p.m. to 3 a.m....

Northern Rehab, Feed’em Soup to co-host food and supply drive

By The Northern Star Staff | January 14, 2013

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists are working with Feed’em Soup Community Project from 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 30 to aid in providing a “pay-what-you-can” meal to the community, according to a news release from Northern Rehab on Wednesday....

Between the Lines: Derek Gibbs

By Samantha Brockett | December 9, 2012

A local man looks to help change the world, one bowl of soup at a time. Derek Gibbs was born and raised in Sycamore and he graduated from Sycamore High School in 2001. After his high school graduation, he attended Kishwaukee Community College on and off...

Aspen Leaf to donate sales to Feed’em Soup

By Northern Star Staff | December 5, 2012

Aspen Leaf, 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, will be donating 10 percent of proceeds from all sales from Friday through Sunday to Feed’em Soup Community Project, according to a news release. Guests do not need a coupon or flyer to ensure the proceeds make it...

Non-Profit Spotlight: Feed’em Soup

By Samantha Brockett | December 5, 2012

Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St., is a non-profit organization known for serving the DeKalb area with free community meals for those in need. The idea for the organization began in January 2010. The economy at the time was poor and a group of 16 individuals...

Feed’em Soup to host holiday bake sale

By Northern Star Staff | December 3, 2012

Feed’em, 122 S. First St., will be offering baked holiday treats as a fundraiser for the organization, according to a Saturday news release. The non-profit will be selling cherry, apple and French apple pies for $12, kolache nut rolls for $15 and holiday...

Feed’em Soup to offer late night meals

By Northern Star Staff | November 25, 2012

Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St., will now be open as a late night weekend restaurant during its Feed’em After Dark benefit service. The local non-profit will be offering restaurant-style service for a price every Thursday to Saturday night, according...

Feed’em Soup to host special Thanksgiving meal

By Northern Star Staff | November 19, 2012

Feed’em Soup will be hosting a special Thanksgiving service on Thursday to celebrate the community. According to a Monday news release, Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St., will be having a special service on Thanksgiving in hopes of starting a community...

Sycamore restaurant uses love of motorcycles to raise money for charity

By Northern Star Staff | November 18, 2012

A Sycamore restaurant has raised more than $2,000 for local non-profit. Hink’s Bar and Grill, 123 S. California St. in Sycamore, sponsors the Annual Bike Run, a motorcycling event that raises money for charity each year. Participants of the bike run...

Feed’em Soup holds offers pancake dinner

By Kyla Gardner | February 15, 2012

This isn't your parents' pancake breakfast. That's what Derek Gibbs, marketing director for Feed'em Soup, 122 S. First St., said about the organization's pancake dinner Friday. "There are a lot of pancake dinners," Gibbs said. "Everybody does one - the...