Ensuring Enough for All
Soup’s On is a community ministry committed to ensuring that all members of our community might have enough. Along with serving food, this ministry serves gracious acceptance, compassion and love for all who come to share the table.
The Soup Kitchen serves two free evening meals per week and works together with the Steinbach area schools to provide a breakfast and lunch program for students.
By creating partnerships and financial support within the larger community we aspire to make a positive contribution. Community is a gift of God’s grace. It is essential that community touches all levels so we can become stronger together.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” Matthew 25:35
OUR STAFF
JOY NEUFELD
Founder/Manager
I live in Steinbach with my husband Peter. Most of my retirement is spent managing Soup’s On, doing all the things I love to do! The highlight of any day at the soup kitchen is meeting and working with great people. My extra time is filled with 2 grandsons, traveling with our family, gardening and cooking.
KARI BACHMEIER
Administration
Hey! My name is Kari Bachmeier. I live in Steinbach with my husband and 5 kids. When I’m not busy with the kiddos, I enjoy reading, painting and creating.
I love working with Soup’s On as it gives me the opportunity to give back to the community while also meeting some interesting people whether they are volunteers or weekly guests.
NORMA HILDEBRAND
Lunch Program Coordinator
I am a wife, mom and grandma and love spending time with family. I enjoy reading and crafting different things. I am learning to play piano for my own enjoyment.
I really love working at Soup’s On, getting to know our guests and working hand in hand with volunteers and liaisons to get food to children that need it.
MEREDITH FROESE
Supper Program Coordinator
I live in Steinbach with my husband, daughter and three boys. We enjoy spending time together outside, watching sports and playing a variety of music. Some of my personal interests include being active in nature, reading, travel and genealogy.
Working at Soups On has been very meaningful to me because I love getting to know people and enjoy making delicious food with others.
AZURE FROESE
Coming Soon…
OUR BOARD
KERRI PENNER
I live in Kleefeld with my husband and 2 kids. I love to travel, watch sports and spend time in my backyard.
I have been a regular volunteer at Soups On and joined the board in 2021.
HENRY DOERKSEN
I live in Steinbach with my wife of 37 years. We have three children, a grandson, and are looking forward to lots of “grandpa daycare” as more grandchildren arrive. In my free time I enjoy being with our family and watching Jets and Bomber games with them whenever possible.
I began with Soup’s On to fulfill a volunteering desire and have found out over the years that I always seem to gain more than I give when I volunteer.
EVELYN PATON
I live in Steinbach with my husband, both of us are retired. I love to spend time with our grand-kids, helping out at church, curling, Drumming Class and walking.
I love working at Soup’s On as it is something I can do that helps out our community. I go on Tuesday afternoons and help cook for the suppers and have made some great friends doing it.
SHEILA KRAHN
Hi, I’m Sheila Krahn. I am a teacher in the Hanover School Division at Mitchell Elementary School. I live in Steinbach. I enjoy playing sports such as baseball, volleyball and spongee. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends in my spare time.
SHAUN MARTIN
I was born and raised in the Steinbach area my whole life and love this community. I am very happily married to my wife of 23 years and have 3 kids. We enjoy spending time as a family going camping, hiking as well as other outdoor activities together.
I started with Soup’s On as a volunteer and joined the board a little while later. I am proud to be from a community that takes care of its people either through time, financial means/donations and/or prayer support.
In His service – Shaun Martin
Matt 25:40
EMMA BOULANGER
Hi, my name is Emma Boulanger. I live on a farm between Steinbach and La Broquerie with my husband Adam, and children – where we love all aspects of country living. I am a Realtor and part owner of Coldwell Banker Preferred Real Estate in Steinbach and love supporting my clients and team at work. In my spare time I can be found cheering on my kids at many local hockey rinks, ball diamonds and 4-H livestock shows.
I am passionate about Soup’s On and caring for those in need in our community.
SUZIE FALK
I’ve always enjoyed helping others and was looking for a way to give back to the community when I was fortunate enough to meet Joy. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to volunteer with her, not only at Soup’s On, but also on the Board alongside others that make up this organization.
As a longtime resident of Steinbach, I see the enormous value of a caring and loving community and the blessings it provides to an individual in a situation of need.
