The time has come for The Big Stir - Soup Stories!   

Date: Thursday, September 26

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: Upstairs at the Nipawin Legion #120

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      What is The Big Stir – Soup Stories all about?

The Big Stir is an event as part of Culture Days and in-line with Hunger in Action Month where we bring members of the community together to learn how to prepare healthy soup while sharing stories of culture and connection. Our mission is simple, to bring cultures and community together for a good cause, stock the freezer at the Nipawin Food Bank so those impacted by food insecurity have access to wholesome and delicious soup over the winter months here in Nipawin.

 

All will come together to make soup, while answering questions at their tables about things they can do to help build culture and a psychologically safe community for all of our neighbors, even those without a home or money to buy food.

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We will be working together to prepare sixteen (16) pots of chili between the two sessions.

That’s 250 Litres of chili for our local food banks freezer!

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Let’s get ready to cook up some change! Everyone is welcome to the table.

 

      What should I wear to The Big Stir?

Please dress comfortable and in clean clothes. Tie your hair back or wear a hat. Clean aprons will be provided.

 

      What can I Expect when I arrive at The Big Stir?

When you walk in the door you will be greeted with one of our friendly volunteers who will help you get signed-in and comfortable. You will be invited to review and contribute to our Soup Stories Wall to then enter your name for a Door Prize. Name Tags will also be available to fill-out and wear.

 

      What kind of soup will we be making and how will that work?

We will be preparing Brenda’s Chili. This is a Soup Sisters Recipe that has been adapted specifically for Big Stir(s) across North America. Volunteers will be peeling and cutting the vegetables into soup spoon sizes, opening and cleaning cans of beans and chickpeas. Your kitchen crew will cook and cool the soup. During this time, volunteers will be preparing the 1Litre containers. Once the soup is cooled, volunteers will ladle the soup into the 1Litre containers, seal the lids, and set-aside. The Nipawin Food Bank will be visiting us on the regular to pick up sealed containers and stocking their freezer.

 

      Who will be cleaning up after The Big Stir?

Volunteers will be helping to clean up after each pot of chili is finished.

 

Rise Up Community Advisory Foundation is a registered Not For Profit Charity in good standing and local to Nipawin.

All funds raised directly benefit Women and the Nipawin Community.

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Thank you to our major sponsors:

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