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Volunteers serving soup, chili, and chowder at the One Lunger Vintage Snowmobile Race on February 15, 2025. Photographed from left to right is Erin Dunn-Kimball, Christine Wilson, Tiffany Mathon, Jessica Blackwell, Lilianna Mathon, and Ruth Moubagou.
The Signature Soup Food Booth at the Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club’s 24th Annual Vintage One Lunger Race successfully launched Community CU’s 2025 Signature Soup Challenge with over $1,000 raised! This exciting kick-off marks the beginning of a monthlong initiative benefiting Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.
The Signature Soup Challenge, which runs from February 15 through March 15, invites local businesses to join forces in the fight against hunger. Throughout the month, participating restaurants and retailers will donate a portion of proceeds from their soup, chili, and chowder sales to support the Campaign for Ending Hunger.
Participating businesses include:
- Thatcher’s Restaurant & Pub
- Bakery Barn
- Bear Pond Variety
- Daddy O’s Diner
- Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery
- Jimmy’s General Store
- The Highland Grille
- KP’s Place
- Simones’ Hot Dogs
- Webb’s Market
“We are thrilled with the success of this year’s kickoff event and appreciate the Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club allowing us to be a food booth vendor at Saturday’s big event,” said Betsy Sibley, Co-Chair for the Ending Hunger Committee at Community CU. “The $1,000 raised at the Vintage One Lunger Race is just the beginning, and we are excited to see how much more we can raise over the next month to support the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. Together, we are raising awareness and making a real difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity in our community.”
The Signature Soup Challenge has become an annual tradition, uniting local businesses, volunteers, and community members to give back to those in need. By simply enjoying a delicious bowl of soup or chili, participants are directly contributing to the effort to end hunger across Maine.
“We encourage everyone to visit our participating partners throughout the challenge and enjoy some of the best soups and chili in the area,” added Erin Dunn-Kimball, Co-Chair of the Ending Hunger Committee at Community CU. “It’s a tasty way to make an impact, and every bowl served helps provide critical resources to those who need it most.”
For more information about the Signature Soup Challenge, including a list of participating businesses and donation details, please visit the credit union’s website or follow the campaign on social media at https://www.facebook.com/share/14SWa9wVB1/.