Donate: When you donate to The Soup Project, you are helping us feed senior citizens and those with life-limiting illness.

Sponsor a neighbor: It costs just $207.36* to provide a full year of nourishing meals and community connection for one person.

Purchase frequently used items from our Amazon Wish List.

Purchase soup-making ingredients.
Contact Michelle if you would like to donate ingredients.

Volunteer:

Soup, Muffin and Cookie Preparation: 8+ teams of 4-6 people. Soup is made every Tuesday morning at the Portland United Methodist Church kitchen. Volunteers are scheduled for 4-6 hours every 8 weeks.

Review available 2026 time slots and choose the date that works best for you!

Volunteer:

Drivers for Delivery: 4+ teams of 2 for delivering soup every Wednesday morning. Drivers are required to provide proof of valid driver license and proof of vehicle insurance. Drivers will also undergo additional vetting through the Portland Police Department.

Contact Michelle if you would like to volunteer as a driver.

Helpful Resources

Portland Backpacks for Bellies – A non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to children in the Portland Public School system. Please visit our Amazon Wish List to donate much-needed shelf-stable food items.

Portland Community Fund Association
Portland Community Food Bank
Ionia County Commission on Aging
Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan

*See About Us page for detailed cost breakdown.