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Wildwood Soup Kitchen reports raising more than $2 million and avoiding closure
Wildwood Soup Kitchen leaders told News 6 that the organization raised more than $2 million in less than a year after a rent increase and lease dispute forced it to relocate from its longtime church site. President Barbara McManus said an anonymous donor contributed nearly $800,000. The fundraising enabled the organization to keep operating and prepare a new location, although higher food costs continue to affect its menu and budget.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The fundraising appears to have averted an imminent service closure and financed relocation for a volunteer-run meal provider. It is a significant positive development, though inflation and equipment costs continue to create financial pressure.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
News 6 reported the fundraising total based on statements from Wildwood Soup Kitchen President Barbara McManus.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently confirmed the amount received versus pledged, the final cost of acquiring and preparing the new property or the organization's long-term operating sustainability.
Right of reply
Organization response
McManus credited community support and the large anonymous gift for keeping the kitchen open. She also said food costs remain high and that the organization continues seeking donations for equipment and building improvements.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Fundraising Event. Current state: Reported. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 29, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.