01/08/2026
Last year, I went to Soup Sunday for the first time, and honestly, I didn’t fully understand it. I knew it was on a Sunday. I knew there would be a lot of great soups from local restaurants. And I knew the money went to support Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.
But this year, I understand so much more about what that actually means. It means showing up for kids and families in practical ways. Making sure children are fed at school. Making sure moms who work in our public schools can recover and care for their babies without worrying about losing a paycheck (or their PTO!). Making sure teachers and school staff are supported so they can keep showing up for our kids. It also means taking care of the people who’ve taken care of us. In Arkansas, that includes veterans and their families. In many rural communities, Medicaid helps fill the gaps when VA care is far away or hard to access, making sure veterans and their kids can actually get the health care they need.
At the end of the day, this kind of work is about responsibility to one another. Looking out for your neighbor. Strengthening families so our communities stay strong. That’s what Soup Sunday supports. Good food, local businesses, and real service to Arkansas families. And once you understand that, it’s hard to see it as just a soup event.
Sponsorship spots for both large and small businesses are still available! This year, Soup Sunday is on February 1st, and it’s likely to sell out, so make sure to grab your tickets. At the very least, come ready to eat a lot of soup, vote on your favorites, and support a great group doing good work for Arkansas families!