Vancouver, WA – Davidson & Associates Insurance presents “Soup’s On! Back to the Future” for Share on Sun., Oct. 6, 4 p.m. at ilani Casino Resort in the Cowlitz Ballroom, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. The event is supported by: Columbia Credit Union, Fred Meyer, Pacific Premier Bank and Vancouver Grocery Outlet.

Event attire is casual; guests are invited to wear their best denim or embrace the Back to the Future theme and come dressed in costume. Tickets are $75 adults, $40 kids (5-12), $750 table of 10 and can be purchased on-line at sharevancouver.org or by calling (360) 952-8223. 

“This year marks Share’s 40th anniversary and our ‘Back to the Future’ theme is fitting for several reasons. At the event, we are going to take a brief look back at how our organization got its start, how it has grown over the years to address the changing needs of our community, and then we’ll look to the future. Most importantly, the message of the theme reminds us that we each have the power to effect change and to improve the future,” said Diane McWithey, executive director. “Our Soup’s On guests will also hear how their financial donations to Share provide food, housing and more to those in need in our community.”

Twelve local celebrity chefs will bring their best soup and participate in a ‘Chef Battle,’ with guests sampling each soup and voting on who will receive the Golden Ladle and be named the “Share Soup-er Chef of 2019.” A ‘Chefs’ Choice’ award will also be presented, with votes cast by the participating chefs, and a ‘Presenting Sponsor Award for Best Soup,’ with a vote cast by sponsor Davidson & Associates Insurance.

The line-up of this year’s restaurants, chefs and the soups they will prepare include:

-Beaches Restaurant & Bar, Tanner Poncik, Supreme Pizza Soup;

-Frontier Public House, Marian Adams, Curried Pumpkin Bisque;

-ilani Casino Resort, Timothy Conklin, Smoked Steelhead Chowder;

-Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Brandon Carman, Green Chile Chicken Enchilada;

-New Seasons Market, Lindsey Meinhard, Grilled Flat-iron Steak Ph??Y;

-Nom Nom Restaurant & Grill, Bob Rasaphangthong, Khao Piak Sen (Lao Tapioca Chicken Noodle);

-Pacific House, Dezmon Campos, Pazole;

-Sixth Avenue Bistro, Nate Ross, Turkey Poblano;

-Three Sheets at the Harbor, Shane Reed, Hickory Smoked Red Bell Pepper Bisque;

-Tommy O’s Pacific Grill, Jon Betts, Beer & Roasted Jalapeno Corn Chowder;

-Warehouse 23, Mychal Culver, Big Mike’s Chicken ‘n Biscuit; and

-WildFin American Grill, Adam Collins, 3X3 Chili

Each guest will take home an artisan soup bowl; bowls are created local artists Pat Brame, Nick Molatore, Honna Sheffield and Chris Brodigan. Our artists are also making large bowls and platters which will be the featured element of our centerpieces, available to the highest bidder. Each centerpiece will also include a mystery certificate to a restaurant, ranging in value from $10 to $100.

The evening’s program will include the presentation of the 2019 Emily Marshall Volunteer of the Year Award to Marc Veneroso and the 2019 Community Partnership Award to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

This year, embracing the theme, we have also invited nine community artists to decorate skateboard decks.  These one-of-a-kind pieces of art will be raffled off at the event. 

Guests are asked to bring donations of new underwear (all sizes, for men, women and children) to enter the door prize drawing to win a one-night stay in Cannon Beach, Oregon, at the Hallmark Resort.

Those unable to attend the event can support Share by making a financial contribution on-line at sharevancouver.org or by check mailed to: Share, 2306 NE Andresen Road, Vancouver WA 98661.

About Share

Share was founded in 1979 with the goal of caring for the homeless and hungry in the greater Vancouver area. Share operates three shelters for the homeless, a transitional housing program, Lincoln Place (a 30-unit Housing First model apartment complex), a street outreach program, including the Share Day Center, a Housing & Essential Needs (HEN) program, provides case management to clients and provides daily meals for the homeless and low-income members of our community. Share also operates a summer meals program for low-income children and a backpack program benefitting 1,700+ children at 93 schools, as well as 25 fresh food pantries at local schools, to provide food for weekends to children receiving free or reduced-fee lunches. Additionally, Share offers financial programs that incorporate financial education and matched dollars for savings; these programs are designed to assist in the improvement of credit scores and financial management. For more information on Share, visit our Web site at www.sharevancouver.org.

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