Monetary donations are being accepted to help offset the cost of “The Gathering – Helping our neighbors” meals events in Atlantic
November 4th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Earlier this month, we mentioned Atlantic resident Sally Richter and a group of volunteers have established dates and times for the community to gather and enjoy hot meals and social time, beginning November 10th and continuing until December 22nd. “The Gathering” Soup Suppers – Helping Our Neighbors events will be held each respective date, from 5-until 7-p.m., at the American Legion Memorial Building in Atlantic, at 201 Poplar Street. There is no charge for the meal. 

Instead, monetary donations are being accepted in advance to help offset the cost of the meals. Donations are being accepted at all Rolling Hills Band & Trust locations. The account is “The Gathering,” or, you can drop your donation off to Coordinator Sally Richter, at 1602 Aspen Drive, in Atlantic. (Call 712-249-7709 before you stop by). You can also submit your donation to any of the following Gathering Committee members:
- Coleen Babe
- Brenda Williams
- Whitney Vanderpool
- LaNita Kirby
- Barb Jorgensen
- Laura Frederiksen
- Tanya Havens
- Brenda Euken, or
- Emily Warner.
The first soup supper on November 10th, will consist of: Homemade vegetable beef soup, sandwich, dessert and drinks. Other meals will take place on Nov. 24th, Dec. 8th and Dec. 22nd. See “The Gathering Soup Supper” page on Facebook for registration information, or call/text 712-249-7709 with the number of people in your family or party that will be attending, so organizers can make sure they have enough to serve.




