Soups and Sides

Want to meet new people, have some fun and eat some delicious soup? Then join the fun on Monday evenings at the Wolfville Farmers' Market and help us build community one bowl of soup at a time!

What is Soups and Sides? 

Soups and Sides is a community meal served each week at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. This is a free, casual, drop-in experience where you are invited to enjoy two different soups (one is always vegetarian or vegan), some snacks and a "side" of community-building activities that help folks get to know each other.

We serve-up the fun on Mondays from 5 - 6:30 pm and you can drop-in for a quick bite or hang-out and make some new connections.

This is free?

Soups and Sides was designed to be barrier-free because having to pay an entry fee can limit opportunities. To build a more connected community, all community members need to have access.

If you really want to provide a donation, you can do this at the meal but it's not expected nor required.

How does eating soup build community?

With so much time spent online, or in our usual social networks,  we can sometimes forget how rewarding it can be to have a chat with new people. When we share a meal with people we don't know or, with people we don't know well, we have opportunities to share ideas, insights and to build connections. At Soups and Sides, we offer both the soup and the "sides" which are quick, fun activities meant to spark conversation, and build new connections.

How did this program start?

The program was visioned by Acadia students and brought to life by the Town, Acadia University and the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. We are now in our second year of operation.

How is this program funded?

The Town of Wolfville funds this program to help people build relationships while enjoying equitable access to delicious food. Support for this program is provided by Acadia University, though Chartwells and through donations by RBC Wolfville. Community donations also fund this program.

Who makes the food?

Our food is prepared by our community chef, Ayzhia Beaton with the support of volunteers. Ingredients are sourced from the Wolfville Farmers' Market and from local suppliers.

Each week, leftover soups are donated to the ASU Food Cupboard in support of Acadia students.

Who goes to Soups and Sides?

Families, students, seniors, groups of friends, solo soup lovers, and anyone who would like a hearty welcome and a few laughs.

The most amazing place for a soup-based friendship to blossom.