One of the missions of First Presbyterian Church, Portage la Prairie, is to operate the community soup kitchen:

• Please note that the Soup Kitchen has been closed until the COVID 19 restrictions have been lifted.
• A temporary Soup Kitchen is operating at 234 Princess Ave on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• Normally, the Soup Kitchen is open Mon. – Fri. from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• closed on most holidays
• In 2019 we served 9868 meals with January (702) being our lowest month and September (937) being our busiest month.
• Volunteers heat soup, prepare sandwiches, serve food and clean up
• It is a time commitment of about 3 hours (10:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m.)
• Most people volunteer one day a month
• For many of our volunteers, working at the Soup Kitchen is not only an opportunity to feed those in need but it is also a social time.  They enjoy chatting together while they work. More volunteers are needed and welcome.
• Depends on donations of food and money.
• Much of the food is donated e.g. soup from Hutterite colonies, bread, buns & desserts from Co-op.
• Does have ongoing expenses e.g. coffee, tea, condiments, eggs, cleaning supplies.
• The Soup Kitchen requires approximately $19,200 per year for expenses.
• Cheques are made payable to” First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen”.
• Tax receipts are issued at the end of the year.
• To inquire about the Soup Kitchen or to volunteer contact us at 204-857-4351.