La Soupe

La Soupe Bridging the gap between food waste and hunger by transforming surplus ingredients into nutritious meals for those in need through the power of chefs.
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09/29/2026

Hunger is a pervasive problem across the country. But according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 40% of America's food supply goes to waste every single year.

At La Soupe, we reframe “waste” as an opportunity to support not only the environment, but our broader community as well.

Our Shipping and Receiving team travels throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every day, rescuing thousands of pounds of healthy food from the waste stream.

This Food Waste Prevention Week, we're peeling back the curtain to show you how food is processed, sorted, and weighed at our Walnut Hills storefront. From there, it moves through temperature-controlled storage so our chefs can create the freshest meals possible.

Want to help us move more food? Whether you run a local food business with surplus to donate or want to volunteer on our rescue routes, we need you. Learn more at lasoupe.org.

Every year, Food Waste Prevention Week gives us a moment to step back, look at the numbers, and refocus on the work ahea...
09/28/2026

Every year, Food Waste Prevention Week gives us a moment to step back, look at the numbers, and refocus on the work ahead.

Each week, our team rescues 30,000 pounds of surplus food. Our chefs and volunteers then work together to transform these excess ingredients into restaurant-quality, ready-to-eat meals for those facing food insecurity in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

In our region, roughly one in five individuals experience food insecurity. Meanwhile, organic material and food waste make up over 31% of all local waste collected. According to Cincinnati Office of Environment & Sustainability, strict food waste alone accounts for nearly 12,600 tons every year.

That is 12,600 tons of food that could and should be feeding people, not sitting in a landfill.

Our supporters view every day as an opportunity to rescue more, waste less, and nourish Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky as best we can. It’s easy to join the movement: Just $5 covers the cost of a complete meal. Visit lasoupe.org/donate-now to give today and ensure delicious food reaches every neighbor who needs it.

One last chance to GATHER with us this fall! 🍁We’ve made room for 18 more guests at GATHER, our annual Fall Fundraiser o...
09/28/2026

One last chance to GATHER with us this fall! 🍁

We’ve made room for 18 more guests at GATHER, our annual Fall Fundraiser on Thursday, October 1.

If you missed out when we first sold out, this is your final invitation to join us. And trust us—you won't want to miss what’s cooking. If you’re a foodie, this multi-course, elevated chef-crafted meal is the ultimate culinary experience! ✨

🔗 Reserve your place at the table before it’s fully set: lasoupe.org/gather

7 days until GATHER. Countless reasons to be grateful. 💙We are officially one week out from our SOLD OUT fall fundraiser...
09/24/2026

7 days until GATHER. Countless reasons to be grateful. 💙

We are officially one week out from our SOLD OUT fall fundraiser, and we couldn't do it without the extraordinary support from our sponsors. Their commitment to our cause ensures that the impact of this evening extends far beyond a single night.

Thank you to all of our event partners for standing with us and driving real change in our community. We can't wait to raise a glass with all of you soon!

PS - Missed out on tickets? You can still be part of the impact! Head to lasoupe.org/donate to make a donation and support the cause!

Got a fridge full of "I don't know what to do with this?" That's exactly what Cooking Improv is for. 🍳This Saturday's fr...
09/22/2026

Got a fridge full of "I don't know what to do with this?"

That's exactly what Cooking Improv is for. 🍳

This Saturday's free class is part cooking lesson, part food-rescue mission, part potluck with new friends, and it's built for cooks of every age and skill level.

What you'll do:
🥕 Learn how La Soupe rescues food and fights hunger in our community
🔪 Build real kitchen and knife skills you'll actually use
🍅 Prep rescued produce that becomes La Soupe meals
🍳 Cook without a recipe — just whatever shows up that day
🍽️ Sit down to a family-style meal with the people you cooked with.

Our instructor will guide you through it all, so you'll leave with more confidence, a new dish in your back pocket, and a few new faces you know around the neighborhood.
No experience necessary. Just show up hungry, curious, and ready to improvise. 💛

📍 915 E McMillan St
🗓️ Saturday at 11 a.m.
🔗 sign up to register: https://bit.ly/4fKsBX8

Recently, La Soupe hosted a special group for CAVA Gives Back Day: volunteer administrative professionals from across Ci...
09/21/2026

Recently, La Soupe hosted a special group for CAVA Gives Back Day: volunteer administrative professionals from across Cincinnati, all rolling up their sleeves for food rescue!

We were honored to welcome teammates from:
💛 Ohio Alley Cat Rescue
💛 League for Animal Welfare
💛 Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio
💛 Great Parks
💛 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
💛 Crayons and Beyond
💛 ...and our very own La Soupe volunteer admins!

There is something powerful about seeing the people who usually coordinate other people’s volunteer hours spend a day serving alongside us.

Thank you to CAVA for organizing this day of service and to every partner involved. Food insecurity is a massive challenge, but days like this prove what happens when Cincinnati’s changemakers unite.
Here’s to more collaboration, shared tables, and rescued meals. 🥦✨

P.S. - Spend your next group outing with us! Email [email protected] for more information.

We’re back with a second batch of Q&A responses from our fabulous in-house chefs! 🍴✨As Chef Appreciation Week draws to a...
09/18/2026

We’re back with a second batch of Q&A responses from our fabulous in-house chefs! 🍴✨

As Chef Appreciation Week draws to a close, we want to clarify that our gratitude for this kitchen staff cannot be limited to just five days. Without their extraordinary effort and commendable resourcefulness, we could never rescue, transform, and share food on the level we do today.

We hope you enjoy getting to know today’s culinary professionals on a deeper level. As a reminder, you can always support our chefs by volunteering alongside them or shopping their creations at our retail counter.

Until next year, happy Chef Appreciation Week! And remember: La Soupe is still looking for a new Jr. Transform Chef and Director of Culinary Operations.

To see what these exciting roles entail, click here: https://bit.ly/4j3eQF6

If you’ve ever visited our Walnut Hills facility, you’ve likely seen our chefs’ smiling faces. To round out Chef Appreci...
09/17/2026

If you’ve ever visited our Walnut Hills facility, you’ve likely seen our chefs’ smiling faces. To round out Chef Appreciation Week, we’re pulling them out of the kitchen and into the spotlight. 🍲🌟

Today and tomorrow, we’ll share fun facts about the 11-person team that keeps La Soupe’s culinary operations running smoothly. From favorite comfort meals to lighthearted pet peeves, each question and answer brings you one step closer to getting to know our amazing crew.

For all their hard work prepping, chopping, slicing, dicing, and so much more, we can’t thank them enough. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to see more rapid-fire responses!

Speaking of our kitchen staff, we’re seeking out more passionate culinary professionals to join them in La Soupe’s fight to end hunger across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Learn more about our open positions, Jr. Transform Chef and Director of Culinary Operations, here: https://bit.ly/4j3eQF6

09/16/2026

Who says "eating for your health" can't include cookies? 🍪

As part of Chef Appreciation Week, we’re tipping our hats to the Nourish crew. Working alongside our on-site Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), our chefs create delicious DASH diet meals that help manage heart disease, diabetes, and overall wellness.

Food is medicine, and our chefs prove that the right prescription can be totally delicious.
Watch how these Double Chocolate Chip Avocado Cookies come together and grab some for a satisfying snack from our Walnut Hills storefront!

Order here: https://bit.ly/3URHjDV

At La Soupe, we designate education as a core pillar to fight food waste and hunger throughout Greater Cincinnati. Beyon...
09/15/2026

At La Soupe, we designate education as a core pillar to fight food waste and hunger throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Beyond our in-house team, our contract educators—who routinely teach our Give A Crock™, Cooking Improv, and Cooking for the Family classes—use their culinary wits to instill passion and skill in students of all ages.

To continue celebrating Chef Appreciation Week, we’re launching a new blog post series called “Cheffin’ It Up.” Every month, we’ll introduce you to an in-house cook, contract instructor, or volunteer who is making a difference at our commissary kitchen and in schools across the city.

Starting us off is Mona Bronson-Fuqua, a “freestyling foodie” who owns the Cincinnati-based culinary company Je Ne Sais Fuqua LLC. Scroll through this carousel to see Mona in action and learn more about her cooking philosophy.

To read the full blog post, visit https://bit.ly/4xnxKdd

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