It started with a pot of soup.

Souper Sunday takes off

The idea became a Facebook group called Souper Sunday: free homemade soup, available to anyone who wants or needs it. No sign-ups, no questions. The group took off on grassroots word of mouth, then local press — and then a KOMO 4 "Eric's Heroes" story that has been viewed 1.7 million times.

"It became obvious that people were hungry for connection with their community — and a sense of hope."

— Chris S. Hyde, Founder & Director

The surprise that changed everything

As the soup went out, Chris started distributing free groceries to food-insecure neighbors too. And the need showed up in a way he hadn't expected: many of the people coming for food support were fully employed. Rent, a car payment, insurance, and basic bills had priced hard-working community members out of their own grocery budget. After the most basic bills were paid, there was literally no money left for food.

A foundation is born

In December 2024, Chris established The Food Source Foundation, a 501(c) nonprofit with a clear mission: address the growing food insecurity in our community by filling the gaps in local food distribution. As a registered nonprofit, the foundation can accept grants, cash donations from individuals, banks, credit unions, and local businesses, and food donations from grocery stores and restaurants. Every contribution is tax deductible.

What we believe

Access to nourishing food is a basic human right — not a privilege. We serve everyone: people who are low-income, disabled, or unhoused, and working families who simply can't cover food after the bills. There are no barriers, no judgment, and no restrictions. Just good food, for anyone who needs it. We call it the sacred circle of giving and receiving: neighbor helping neighbor, no one above and no one below.

Please join us in creating community, helping your neighbors, and being the change you want to see in the world. We need this now more than ever.

— Chris S. Hyde