23rd Annual SoupFest

Soupfest is about coming together to empower youth by creating a fun, local, and delicious experience!

Soupfest is the major annual fundraiser for Living Rock Youth Resource Centre, a non-profit youth resource center in Hamilton. Located downtown, Living Rock has been supporting vulnerable youth since 1985. The funds raised through Soupfest are directed to programs, services and resources offered to youth in need. Living Rock offers a place of belonging, safety, and a bridge to the community while supporting youth to develop a personal vision for their lives.

Soupfest is about coming together to empower youth by creating a fun, local and delicious experience in the heart of Hamilton. This one-day annual event attracts nearly 4,000 attendees annually at this one day event. Soupfest is an annual community celebration that showcases soup from top local restaurants. Restaurants compete for the titles of: Best Soup, Most Creative Soup, Heart Smart and Best Display.

Each $20 ticket provides 4-4oz bowls of soup from one of the participating restaurants.

About Living Rock Youth Resources

Living Rock supports underserved youth ages 13-25 who are at risk of falling through the cracks in our community. We address challenges such as poverty, mental illness, addiction, and disenfranchisement. With the help of our generous partners and supporters, we provide wrap-around supports to alleviate the effects of poverty and create opportunities for youth to thrive.

Each year, Living Rock Ministries welcomes over 20,000 youth visits. We engage them through meal programs, a food bank, and safe recreational activities. We offer encouragement through prenatal and postnatal care, housing support, and crisis intervention. Finally, we equip them for a brighter future with pre-employment and employment programs. Together, we can make a meaningful impact! Living Rock is located in downtown Hamilton at 30 Wilson St. (at Hughson).