Zoup! Partners with Charitable Organizations in Hopes of Raising $100,000 throughout January in Honor of National Soup Month

When it comes to comfort food—especially during these cold winter months—there’s one item that pops into mind: soup. This simple yet classic dish provides more than just warmth with its hearty and healthy ingredients, ultimately providing a sense of well-being to all those who enjoy it. And now, Zoup! is aiming to take the comforting feeling that’s associated with every bowl of soup even further.

In honor of National Soup Month this January, the leading soup franchise that currently boasts 100 locations across the country is teaming up with charitable organizations in an effort to give back. Zoup!’s goal is to raise a total of $100,000 over the course of the month that will benefit No Kid Hungry and the Breakfast Club of Canada. To reach that goal, Zoup! is teaming up with its loyal customers.

Throughout January, customers who donate $2 to No Kid Hungry—which provides 20 meals to children struggling with hunger in Africa—will receive a voucher for a free side of soup. That same promotion can also be applied to the Breakfast Club of Canada, where $2 helps feed two children a healthy breakfast that they may otherwise not have access to.

“Since opening our doors for business 20 years ago, we’ve constantly been searching for ways to give back. Our mission has always been to provide people with top quality food, and we’re honored to be able to realize that goal both for our customers and for children in need of a good meal,” said Eric Ersher, founder and CEO of Zoup!. “We’re proud to be teaming up with organizations like No Kid Hungry and the Breakfast Club of Canada as we continue our initiative to enhance our charitable efforts. We wanted to make our annual celebration of National Soup Month mean something, and this is the perfect way to make it happen.”

Originally founded in 1998, Zoup! has solidified its position as a leading fast casual soup concept restaurant. With its daily rotation of 12 signature soups—each chosen from its extensive collection of award-winning recipes and creations—the brand offers one of a kind recipes that are as healthy as they are delicious. From traditional soups to low calorie, low fat, gluten-free, dairy free and vegetarian options, Zoup!’s menu has something for everybody.

Throughout the rest of National Soup Month, members of Zoup!’s corporate team and franchisees are coming together to ensure that the brand keeps its fundraising initiatives top of mind.

“There’s no better way to kick off the new year than with a celebration of the product we love while also giving back. Soup is known for its comforting qualities, and now we have the opportunity to take that comfort to the next level by coming together as a brand and community to provide hungry children with a healthy meal,” said Ersher. “We’re confident that with the help of our customers and franchisees, we’ll be able to achieve our goal of raising $100,000 to support No Kid Hungry and the Breakfast Club of Canada.”