Islanders are once again invited to enjoy a fantastic selection of soups at the Shelter Trust Soup Kitchen in The Royal Square.

The event will see more than 3,000 cups of soup and 3,000 chunks of bread served over four hours, or until the soups run out.

Soup is served from 10.30 am until 2 pm on Tuesday (10 December).

Organisers ask that you have your order at the ready by number from the menu and a second and third choice in case your preferred pan is dry.

The soup kitchen runs until the soup runs out!

A diverse range of soups have been donated by 40 chefs from local hotels, restaurants and organisations.

Flavours include  Harissa Spiced Aubergine & Chestnut Mushroom from Longueville Manor, Chicken, Chorizo, Rutabaga & Sweetcorn from The Pembroke, and a Thai Pumpkin & Coconut from The Royal Yacht.

The sipping of soup will be accompanied by festive music and carol singing by school and island choirs.

A minimum donation of £3 (by cash or card) is requested in exchange for a mug of soup and some bread.

Since its debut 26 years ago, the event has raised almost £250,000 for the Trust and is one of their primary fundraising events. 

In addition, and new for 2024, the Shelter Trust is  hoping we will become Souperheroes by:

• Making a soup Pick a favourite recipe, try something new, or follow one of our three suggested soups on the Shelter Trust website: https://www.shelter.org.je/news/news-and-events/be-a-souperhero-join-the-shelter-trust-souper-challenge/

• Donate a meal to Shelter Trust – Just £3 per meal can help make a huge difference to those in need – donate here:

• Share on social and challenge your friends. Post a picture of your soup with #SouperChallenge and tag three friends to take part.

Plus, the Shelter Trust Soup Kitchen recipe book will on sale at today's event., featuring recipes from Shelter Trust chefs, local hotels and restaurants and Trust supporters.  It is £5, with every penny going to Shelter Trust.

In the past year, the Shelter Trust has accommodated 300 individuals, provided help and support to more than 600 people in need, distributed over 1,500 food parcels, supplied 40,000 bed nights of accommodation and served over 100,000 meals.