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Retired Chef's Soup Initiative Expands to Help Communities

11/20/2025

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Chris Hyde, founder of Souper Sunday, began cooking and sharing free soup in Olympia, Washington after retirement.
A Facebook group grew to 5,900 members and expanded to 11 groups across Washington, California, and Montana.
Hyde established The Food Source Foundation to help people who earn too much for government assistance.
Both organizations aim to ensure equitable access to nutritious food for all.

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Story summary

Chris Hyde, founder of Souper Sunday, began cooking and sharing free soup in Olympia, Washington after retirement.
A Facebook group grew to 5,900 members and expanded to 11 groups across Washington, California, and Montana.
Hyde established The Food Source Foundation to help people who earn too much for government assistance.
Both organizations aim to ensure equitable access to nutritious food for all.