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CURRENCY of  CARING

Join our mission of helping those in need
Free hot meals served
to date: 372,311
Help us build a brighter community one meal at a time
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What We Do

We are delivering dignified dining

The Currency of Caring is a simple way of making a tangible difference in someone's life who may be struggling with food insecurity or other hardships.  With this program, patrons can purchase a unique token and gift those in need with a hot meal redeemable at any of our participating restaurant or food truck community partners. The Currency of Caring tokens can be purchased online or at any of our food trucks or restaurants. Join us in our mission to deliver dignity, love, and respect to those in need in our community. 

How it Works

The Basics

The Currency of Caring provides a safe, simple means for individuals, families, and companies to give fresh, hot, high quality restaurant meals to our local neighbors in need.

Free Delicious Food 

Each participating food preparer (be it a restaurant or food truck) is paid to prepare and serve anyone who presents a currency of caring token with an entree, side and drink of choice, no questions asked.

Watering Food Deserts

Via our Feed Thy Neighbor Program, every time we receive 100 donated tokens, we work with local community leaders to identify people groups and organizations most in need and deliver 100-125 free, hot, made to order meals in hard to reach communities via our participating food truck partners. 

Feed It Forward 

As part of our mission to strengthen communities, we also empower local law enforcement, first responders, and military leaders with Currency of Caring tokens so they can provide free hot meals to those in need, fostering support and nourishment where it’s needed most. 

Giving Back

If you are unable to visit one of our participating restaurants or food trucks in person, we welcome your tax-deductible donation to support us in our unique mission of providing healthy, hot, restaurant quality meals to our neighbors in need. Make a tax deductible donation here. 

Watch our Commerical Here: 

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Donations

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Who We Are

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Brigadier General (Ret) John E. Michel and his wife, Holly Michel, joyfully serve side by side, united in their passion to love people well and expand what’s possible for neighbors in need. An entrepreneur and visionary leader, John—together with Holly—founded Soulcial Kitchen, a 2.5-acre hospitality campus blending dining, gathering spaces, and community-driven programming, all designed to strengthen connection and serve the underserved through their innovative Currency of Caring dignified dining program. John also created the nation’s first Food Truck Entrepreneur Program, equipping aspiring mobile food operators and restaurant team members with the skills and capabilities needed to successfully launch and lead their own independent operations. Holly is a vital partner in this mission, supporting the impact of Currency of Caring and volunteering with SaturateUSA.org, where her calling leads her to share the Love of Christ and minister compassionately to neighbors in need. Connect with John and Holly’s work at www.SoulcialKitchen.com or at soulcialkitchen@gmail.com.

Participating Locations

Illinois

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Soul Burgers

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Big Boyz

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Tabs Cafe

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Truckeria Del Valle

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JDEEZ

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King Ricks Fish & Chicken

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C-Rations

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Marcos Express

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Heaterz Chicken

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The Sweet Side

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Bennie's 

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Sonnys Place

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Ray's Soul Touching Tacos

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La May's

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Sports Tap

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Takozz

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Hope & Smoke

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Flock

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Big Meeches 

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The Donut Den

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Food Hero

Missouri

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Homestyle Grill

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Street Sweet

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Too SweetZ

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Bougie Bites

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The Crooked Boot

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Man Thats Good

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Jay's Motor Beast

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G's Sweet and Savory

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First Class Events

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Scoops of Joy

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Speedway Eatery

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Patty's Cheesecakes

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Street Dogz

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The Bootheel

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No Sauce

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I'm Thristy

Non Alcoholoic Beverages

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Fresh Harvest

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Kettle Corn

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Mothers on Wheels

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Fresh Harvest

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Lopez de Mexico

Kansas

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Petes Steakhouse

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Paolucci's

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Lousiana

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Southern Maid

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Rhino Coffee

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Jacquelyn's

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ZAXBYS

Colorado Springs

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Heng

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FTAH

Serving Hope

Kids Food Truck

Our Manifesto: 

We are Passionate about Connecting & Blessing People through Great Food

Our Recipe for success is simple: Food + Love x Community = Joy

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CURRENCY OF CARING 

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