{"id":18,"date":"2013-02-01T20:32:37","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T20:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sonshinesoupkitchen.org\/2013-02-01\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2025-05-06T18:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T18:47:46","slug":"faqs-about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sonshinesoupkitchen.org\/2013-02-01\/about\/faqs-about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ&#8217;s About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e3a666a7c0ba0f68c4d2f2ce7f576081 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-93540eb9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:18%\">\n<p><strong>Did someone spell &#8220;Sonshine&#8221; wrong?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No, we use \u201cSonshine\u201d as a reference to Jesus, Son of God and Light to the world.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you part of the first Baptist Church?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We did start as an outreach ministry renting office space from First Baptist Church, but have always been an independent 501(c)(3) corporation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long have you been in operation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We opened our doors on September 11, 1989.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who runs the place?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We have a board of directors, three paid staff, and hundreds of volunteers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How is the program funded?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We are generously provided for by businesses, churches, clubs, families, municipalities, and individua<\/strong>l<strong>s<\/strong>.  <strong>We also actively seek grants to help keep our doors open.  <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who can receive meals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All are welcome. There are no eligibility requirements. We even deliver to a few homebound people who would come to our kitchen if they were able.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many meals do you serve each day?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We serve between 45-88 people a day. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What else do you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We have a clothing closet for emergency needs and personal care items, that we offer at no charge. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did someone spell &#8220;Sonshine&#8221; wrong? Are you part of the first Baptist Church? How long have you been in operation? Who runs the place? How is the program funded? Who can receive meals? How many meals do you serve each day? 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