It was a SOUPer Bowl win for the Light House Homeless Prevention and Support Center

Volunteers for the 14th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Light House, from left to right: Lea Hurt, SOUPer Bowl coordinaotor; Sarah Ryan, Light House Volunteer Programs Administrator; Liz Fleury, Light House Pantry Coordinator and Culinary Assistant; Gabby Jenkins, Associate Director of Culinary; Pam Ildefonso, Junior League of Annapolis; Robin Lang, Junior League of Annapolis; Chef Zachary Pope, SOUPer Bowl Chef. (Courtesy Photo)

Over 200 people turned out Sunday afternoon for the 14th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch at Heritage Baptist Church, raising $4300 in two hours for the Light House Homeless Prevention and Support Center in Annapolis. This total surpassed the $3000 goal and set a record for most money raised in the event’s history.

Representatives from the Light House BEST Culinary Job Training Program along with volunteers from the church and Junior League of Annapolis ladled soups prepared by Chef Zachary Pope. Guests enjoyed a selection of chili, chicken noodle or baked potato soups along with salad, bread and dessert. There was no admission fee, but donations were requested to help the Light House.

Heritage Baptist Church is an affiliate congregational partner of the shelter, offering support and resources throughout the year.