About
Our Story
Humboldt Soup’s On! was co-founded by Jaime Doyle and Jan Carr in November of 2023. Jaime and Jan originally came to know the unhoused folks living in Valley West, Arcata during their feeding of a feral cat colony situated near a homeless encampment. They noticed immediately that there were no food resources within walking distance for these hungry people; most of these folks survived by eating out of dumpsters and stealing from local grocery stores.
Jaime, who was accustomed to cooking for large groups of people, thought that rather than being overwhelmed by the issues of the unhoused she asked herself, “What can I do?”. The answer was immediate and simple, “I can make soup!”.
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On November 9, 2023 Jaime and her sister Melissa brought that first big pot of soup with homemade bread and fed 25 people. Jan then joined them and offered free spay/neuter services for the pets as well as vaccinations and veterinary care.
Since it's founding, Humboldt Soup’s On has grown to over 30 volunteers who have provided over 20,000 nutritious meals to Humboldt County's unhoused folks and their pets….. serving daily rain or shine!
Mission
Humboldt Soups On believes that every person is deserving of compassion, dignity and unconditional love. We serve hot nutritious soups daily to Humboldt County's unhoused without prejudice or judgement while building trust and extending a hand of fellowship..
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Humboldt Soups On does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin,
age, disability, faith, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Vision
Humboldt Soup’s On is on a mission to feed people and keep on feeding them. We recently achieved our nonprofit status and are currently pursuing our vision, which is to have Soup Trucks that can reach hungry people who are unable to access other food resources.
Most importantly, Humboldt Soup’s On is committed to changing the way people see the unhoused. We strive to meet people where they are without judgement and regardless of their circumstances. We are always seeking like-minded folks who share our vision and wish to take part in our journey. Become a volunteer or a Souper Star!
