03/23/2026
Wow… what a night. 💙
Our Soup Bowl was truly something special this year, and it only happens because of this incredible community.
First, a heartfelt thank you to Kevin and his amazing crew at Seasons Conference Center—you welcomed us with such generosity and made everything run beautifully. We are so grateful.
To our dedicated board, who spent countless hours planning, organizing, and bringing all the details together—this event is a reflection of your commitment and care.
To our volunteers, both behind the scenes and on the day of the event—you showed up, you lifted us up, and you made the whole evening feel effortless.
To Susy O’Donnell, Agueda Formosa Mayan along the talented potters—thank you for sharing your time, creativity, and craft. These handcrafted bowls are such a meaningful part of this tradition and are truly treasured.
And to all who donated items to our silent auction—your generosity continues to make this a crowd favorite year after year. The excitement, the beauty, and the bidding fun are all because of you.
To our local restaurants and food partners—wow. What an incredible lineup.
Thank you to Abe Martin Lodge, Bird’s Nest Cafe, Brown County Inn, Brownies, Brozinni’s, Casa del Sol, Farmhouse Café & Tea Room, Ferguson House, Johnny’s Grub To Go, Kim Robinson & Jenny Johnson, Nashville House, Out of the Ordinary, John Schild, Melissa Parker, Rafters, Story Inn, Waycross, and Offbeat Bakery for the amazing soups and dishes that filled the room with comfort and joy.
A special thank you to Curtis Moore and Keenan Rainwater for providing the PA—helping everything sound as good as it felt.
And a heartfelt thank you to Rhea, Ellen Boley, and friends from the United Methodist Church for the wonderful desserts and dinnerware—your generosity added such a special and sweet touch to the evening.
And to our generous sponsors—your support makes this event possible and helps us continue our mission all year long:
✨ Golden Ladle Sponsors: Brown County Music Center, Anonymous Donor
✨ Community Table Sponsor: People State Bank
✨ Pantry Pal Sponsors: Duke Energy, Rumpke, Herald Construction, Centra Credit Union
✨ Friends & Neighbors Sponsors: Elite Waste Removal, Austin Insurance, Dwight Pepper, Uplift Media, Brown County K9, and the Brown County Shuttle.
And most importantly—to every single person who bought a ticket, showed up, and supported this event… you didn’t just attend—you made meals happen. Because of you, our kitchen stays open, and our friends and neighbors will continue to be fed in the weeks and months ahead.
It truly takes a village—and this one showed up in the most beautiful way.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us continue to serve our friends and neighbors.
Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen 💙
