Souper Bowl fundraiser in Green Bay supports community shelter

Green Bay restaurants are donating a portion of soup sales this week to the New Community Shelter as part of a 13-year Souper Bowl fundraiser that helps fund the shelter's year-round meal program.

Local restaurants in Green Bay are holding a Souper Bowl fundraiser this week to raise money for the New Community Shelter. The event asks participating eateries to donate a portion of sales from bowls, cups or quarts of soup. The fundraiser began 13 years ago to support the shelter's meal program during slow post-holiday months. Organizers and business owners said the event often brings higher soup sales and community engagement. Key facts: - The Souper Bowl fundraiser began 13 years ago to support the shelter's meal program during slow post-holiday months. - Sixteen local businesses are donating a portion of each bowl, cup or quart sold this week to the New Community Shelter. - The Pancake Place is donating $1 for every cup, bowl or quart sold and reported that its soup sales have doubled since the event started. - The Booyah Shed owner said the restaurant prepares about 17–18 gallons at a time and bought a larger kettle last year because of increased demand during the fundraiser. - The New Community Shelter provides meals every day of the year, has reported it has not missed a day of meals, and the program served over 100,000 meals last year. Summary: The weeklong Souper Bowl brings local restaurants together to raise funds and food for the New Community Shelter and to support a meal program that operates daily. Participating business owners reported increased demand and community support during the event. Undetermined at this time.