Moncton's Soupfest raises money for single parents
CBC News | Posted: February 9, 2016 10:00 AM | Last Updated: February 9, 2016
Support to Single Parents hopes to raise $12,000 with this event for workshops and support services
With the cold and blowing snow outside, this is the perfect weather for a bowl of hot, nourishing soup, which is exactly what the organization behind Soupfest is counting on.
Moncton's Support to Single Parents holds its 11th annual Soupfest on Tuesday, with 24 restaurants on board to share a warm bowl in the name of a good cause.
Nancy Hartling, executive director of the group, said the event was an immediate success, with a massive turnout right from the start.
"The first year, we did it kind of blindly. We didn't know what we were doing or how we were doing it.
"We had 800 people show up at the market and that was a bit of a crowd ... Moncton likes festivals," said Hartling.
Aida Chen, the co-owner of Cinta Ria, a popular Malaysian restaurant in downtown Moncton said she is happy to be a part of this year's event.
"Soupfest, actually they approached us. We think it's a good cause, to be part of the community," said Chen.
Support to Single Parents hopes to raise $12,000 with this event to help fund workshops and support services.