SOUPer Wednesday Raises Record Amount

Amherstburg, ON – On February 21, Amherstburg Community Services, hosted its fourth annual SOUPer Wednesday event to fundraise for a new accessible vehicle. Combined with their 50/50 draw, they raised over $4,000 as 184 people attended the event. ACS executive director, Kathy DiBartolomeo, believes that their soup cook-off has managed to become a staple in the community.

“We’re always hearing about how excited people are for this event,” DiBartolomeo said. “I think it’s almost becoming a bit of a tradition for some, we saw lots of faces there who have been at every SOUPer Wednesday since its inception, and that really says something.”

Phil Medler, one of those who attended, agrees and says that he is already excited for next year’s event.

“This year, everything was excellent, the variety was really good and it was really hard to pick my favorite soup,” said Medler. “This was my second year here, and I certainly plan on coming back next year again.”

Event goers weren’t the only ones who enjoyed the fundraiser. Artisan Grill owner, Matthew Johnston, who has been involved in all four iterations, says he always enjoys being part of it.

“As a restaurant owner, I look forward to this event every year,” Johnston said. “Not once have I tried a soup that wasn’t amazing. It’s great fun and a great cause and I would always want to be involved in it.”

The ACS SOUPer Wednesday takes place every February. This year’s event will see all funds go towards the purchase of a new accessible vehicle. It was sponsored by John D’Alimonte and Kim Wheeler RE/MAX Preferred Realty, Seasons Amherstburg, Dollars and Cents Investments Inc., and Tino’s Auto Service.

The following restaurants participated this year:

• Armando’s Amherstburg;
• Artisan Grill;
• Beacon Ale House;
• The Dalhousie Bistro;
• D.o.C.K. 21;
• Columbus Community Hall, Amherstburg;
• Gilligan’s Fire Grill Amherstburg;
• L.A. Town Grill;
• Maria’s Restaurant;
• Seasons Amherstburg Retirement Community;
• Smashed Apple Catering and Takeout;
• Speck’s;
• 19th Hole at Wildwood Golf & RV Resort.