Spartanburg-based leaders are speaking out against rumors that they will eventually have to relocate because a new baseball field is being built in the area. A Spartanburg soup kitchen has become a pillar of the community serving thousands of people each month, but rumors are starting to spread that the soup kitchen may have to move to Boiling Springs. “It's going to be difficult for a lot of people,” Timothy said. Agner said. “Some people said they would close in November or move to a location along the highway, but how will everyone get there?” Agner has been going to the soup kitchen for three years. He said if the kitchen moves, there aren't many options left. Many point to a new baseball stadium scheduled to open in 2025 as the reason. “I think when our guests arrive, they'll see it,” said the executive director. “You can see the progress on the baseball field from outside your window. I think that's influenced people to think, Okay, this must be true.” Lou Sarter said. “They're really scared and our guests are saying, how are we going to get there?” Sarter said he's been flooded with calls from the community expressing concern about these rumors. . She stressed that they are not going anywhere. Spartanburg city leaders also spoke out, saying there was nothing that would lead to the move. “They are a critical partner as homelessness increases in and around downtown, and never more so than now.” “Across our city and throughout Spartanburg County. “They're needed now more than ever,” said spokesman Christopher George. “Because they're a nonprofit organization, there won't be any associated property tax increases.” “It's a pillar that continues to support the people of Spartanburg. We're going to hold fast to where we are.” To learn more about Spartanburg Soup Kitchen, click here.
Spartanburg-based leaders are speaking out against rumors that they will eventually have to relocate because a new baseball stadium is being built in the area.
A Spartanburg soup kitchen has become a pillar of the community serving thousands of people each month, but rumors are starting to spread that the soup kitchen may have to move to Boiling Springs.
“It's going to be difficult for a lot of people,” Timothy Agner said. “Some people were saying, we're going to close in November, we're going to move down the highway, how are you all going to get there?”
Agner has been going to the soup kitchen for three years. Once the kitchen is moved, he said, there are few options left to fall back on.
Many people point to the new stadium scheduled to open in 2025 as the reason.
“I think when guests arrive, they can look out the window and see the progress being made at the baseball field, and it influences people to think, Wow, that must be true,” Executive Director Lou Sarter said. I think I gave it,” he said. “They're really scared and our guests are saying, how are we going to get there?”
Sarter said he has been inundated with calls from the community expressing concern about these rumors. She stressed that they are not going anywhere.
Spartanburg city leaders also spoke out, saying there was nothing that would lead to the move.
“They are a more important partner than ever as we see an increase in homelessness in and around downtown, across the city, and throughout Spartanburg County. Their services are needed now more than ever.” Information “They're a nonprofit organization, so the associated increase in property taxes won't happen to them, so the impact shouldn't be an issue for them,” Director Christopher George said.
A pillar that will continue to support the people of Spartanburg for years to come.
“We're going to stick with where we are,” Sater said.
To learn more about Spartanburg Soup Kitchen, click here.
