Souper Meals

Did you know our District eats a lot of soup? October marked the beginning of Souper Meals, a hot lunch program provided by Shuswap Food Action Society. This initiative serves up delicious, homemade soups made from fresh, locally grown ingredients right here in the Shuswap.

Prepared in giant steam kettles at Zest Food Hub, the soups are delivered hot to schools, along with buns and an assortment of cut fruits and vegetables. The goal of the program is to provide students with opportunities to try delicious, home-cooked foods alongside their friends and peers.

This year, the program is expanding with a pilot hot entrée program at M.V. Beattie Elementary. "It's great having a nutrition program available to all students. Exposure to new foods is a bonus!" said Sarah, a parent volunteer who helps serve meals through the program. 

Thanks to funding from Feeding Futures, Souper Meals is currently offered free of charge to all students. To help keep the program sustainable, parents are invited to contribute online at the Souper Meals - Shuswap Food Action Society website.

Souper Meals is an example of our District's commitment to Community Partnership Development, a priority in the District Strategic Plan. By fostering strong local collaboration, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring equitable access to nutritious meals, the program helps students feel connected, cared for, and ready to learn.