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NM's 'Souper Bowl' returns to raise money for neighbors in need

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025   

The Chiefs are back in this year's Super Bowl but first, the chefs are back for Albuquerque's annual "Souper Bowl."

Roadrunner Food Bank will open its warehouse Saturday to host dozens of local restaurants and bakeries competing for top honors in the best soup and dessert categories.

Diana Sanchez, events and communications coordinator for the food bank, said the eateries help the food relief organization raise funds and awareness about the state's hunger issues.

"We raise money by selling tickets to this event," Sanchez explained. "There's live music, people get to taste all these offerings; we have a people's choice award and we also have a critics' choice award."

Roadrunner is the largest statewide hunger relief organization and distributed food to hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans last year. The event this Saturday is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are available online or at the door.

Feeding America estimated one in five children and one in seven adults are at risk of hunger in New Mexico. Sanchez pointed out just $1 donated allows Roadrunner to distribute up to five meals.

"As we know, our grocery store prices continue to rise," Sanchez acknowledged. "With that we do see continued need in our population. A lot of us are just one hospital bill away from needing food assistance ourselves."

From its Albuquerque warehouse, Roadrunner provides food to hundreds of partners including food pantries, soup kitchens, group homes, shelters, schools, health care locations, senior sites and more. In addition to great food, those attending Saturday's event can enjoy live music, the opportunity to win prizes and a chance to vote for food favorites.

Disclosure: Roadrunner Food Bank contributes to our fund for reporting on Children's Issues, Community Issues and Volunteering, Hunger/Food/Nutrition, and Poverty Issues. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, click here.


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