Soulcial Kitchen Block Party Set For Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

ALTON- Soulcial Kitchen, the nationally recognized social enterprise known for its innovative Currency of Caring^® and Dignity on Demand initiatives, is proud to announce its first monthly Block Party for Good of 2026.

WHAT: Alton Block Party for Good

WHEN: January 23 | 2:00–4:00 PM

WHERE: Soulcial Square | Market & 5th Street, Alton, IL

The January Block Party for Good will once again transform The Alton Soulcial Square into a hub of care, connection, and community support, bringing together trusted partners to bless our precious neighbors in need. The event will feature:

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  St. Louis Area Foodbank’s Food on the Move Free Grocery Trailer, providing fresh, nutritious groceries at no cost to families and individuals

• OSF HealthCare Community Outreach Teams, offering free health information, navigation support, and access to a medical access mobile van

• Award-Winning Big Meechie Food Truck, serving free, chef-prepared meals with warmth, dignity, and love

“This is what community looks like when we show up together,” said Brig. Gen. (Ret.) John E. Michel, Founder and President of Soulcial Kitchen. “This Block Party for Good, our 18th in Alton, is about meeting people where they are and reminding them they are seen, valued, and loved.”

About Soulcial Kitchen

Soulcial Kitchen is a national award-winning social enterprise based in the Metro East region of Illinois, committed to restoring dignity, creating opportunity, and strengthening communities through food, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. Through its food truck apprenticeships, mobile meal programs, community block parties, and innovative public-private partnerships, Soulcial Kitchen delivers hope, opportunity, and Dignity on Demand—one meal, one person, and one community at a time.

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