Spoonful of Comfort Gives Parents Unique Way to Connect with Their College-Bound Children

BRADENTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the new school year approaches, Spoonful of Comfort (www.spoonfulofcomfort.com) has positioned itself as the go-to service for parents with children heading to college. The company provides a way for parents to send encouragement to students in the form of a unique gift: jars of handmade chicken soup.

“That was her first year away at college, and it meant a lot to me that I could still touch her in that meaningful mommy way while she was so far from home.”

This fall, whether entering their first year or a challenging final semester, many students will face stressful schedules, isolation from friends and family, and a longing for the comforts of home. When parents can’t be there to offer support, sending soup is a practical yet personal way to reach out to them.

Charmaine Parker had Spoonful of Comfort soup delivered to her college student on the day her daughter had her wisdom teeth removed. She said her daughter was thrilled with the soup and the thought behind it. “I got the best compliment, and my daughter absolutely loved the soup!” Parker shared. “That was her first year away at college, and it meant a lot to me that I could still touch her in that meaningful mommy way while she was so far from home.”

“Parents know that comfort and a healthy meal are two things that are hard to come by on a college campus,” said Marti Wymer, founder of Spoonful of Comfort. “This season, parents can send soup to see their college kids through a challenging week or cram session, or to help them recover from an illness, as the ingredients in chicken soup have been shown to strengthen the immune system.”

Technology has made staying in touch with loved ones a simple task, but connecting on a more personal level isn’t as easy. Answering a consumer shift toward personalized, specially-made gifts, Spoonful of Comfort was highlighted in Entrepreneur magazine’s list of “100 Brilliant Ideas” for 2010.

The concept of sending bottled soup was inspired by Wymer’s own desire to reach out to a far-away family member in need. “There’s something special about homemade, hearty chicken soup,” Wymer explained. “Sometimes flowers, candy, or an e-mail just don’t fit the bill. Soup is something that would be difficult to send oneself, but it is a gift that definitely feels special to the receiver.”

Spoonful of Comfort chicken soup can be sent anywhere in the U.S., and arrives with cheerful packaging and a personalized card. Made fresh daily in small batches, the all-natural recipe contains no preservatives. Each 64-oz. jar of soup costs $32 plus shipping and makes 4-6 servings. For an additional $6, the sender can add a half-dozen oatmeal raisin cookies or rolls made from scratch to the package—for all the attributes of a home-cooked meal. Orders can be placed at www.spoonfulofcomfort.com.

About Spoonful of Comfort

Spoonful of Comfort (www.spoonfulofcomfort.com) is a category-creating provider of warmth and comfort in the form of old-fashioned, award-winning chicken soup, rolls and cookies. Prepared fresh daily, Spoonful of Comfort packages can be delivered anywhere in the U.S. with next-day service to loved ones dealing with illness, loneliness, change—or for any important occasion. Currently $1 from every Spoonful of Comfort order goes to support cancer research and treatment.

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