-By Andrea Paszti, Executive Director at Street Haven There is something deeply comforting about a bowl of warm soup. It can offer nourishment on a difficult day, a moment of warmth during an uncertain time, or simply the feeling that someone cares. That's why we are proud to be a long-time partner of Soup Sisters: because we, too, believe that food has the power to connect us, and that a bowl of soup can be so much more than a meal. As Executive Director of Street Haven, I

Since the launch of Soup Sisters in 2009, we partnered with cooking schools, chefs, and industry leaders across the country to host community hands-on soup-making events. We grew to operating in 27 cities across Canada with a model that allowed us to grow quickly nationwide, operate with low overhead, and engage thousands of volunteers across the country. Then, in 2020, everything stopped, and our events came to a halt overnight. The very thing that had fueled our growth acro

The nights are cold and dark, and when the chill sets in, Alpha House Society's Outreach Teams are there to bring the warmth of soup. Entering the shelter, still hunched over from the harsh elements, being offered a meal that tastes like home can ease the transition from the streets. These relationships start quietly then helping someone who has gone too long without a good meal feel seen and cared for, it becomes something deeper, a partnership rooted in care, respect,