Dane Buy Local: Soup’s On! Recap

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2023

Available for interviews
Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local
2801 International Lane, Suite 110
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 712-3440
colin@danebuylocal.com
www.danebuylocal.com

Madison, WI – Dane Buy Local is thrilled to announce another successful Soups On! season. This community-supported program generated $89,892 November 2022 through March 2023, selling 6,095 quarts of soup and 440 packs of FEED Bakery cookies.

“Soups On! has been a staple of the Dane County community for the past three years, and we are proud to support local businesses through this initiative. We saw a fantastic turnout and are grateful for the community support which makes it a success,” states Colin Murray, executive director of Dane Buy Local.

“I’m fortunate to interact with both Soup’s On! participants and purchasers throughout the season,” says Amy Johnson, publisher of Madison Locally Sourced. “Participants appreciate the extra support during what is a usually slower sales period and purchasers get to eat delicious soup and learn about new dining opportunities. It’s a lot of fun and a real win-win experience.”

By purchasing food from local artisans, community members not only support local businesses, but they also contribute to the local economy. This program showcases incredible talent and culinary expertise, and we hope will continue for years to come.

Thank you to Soups On! volunteers Lisa Abler, Jeff Affeldt, Chris Brock, Amy Johnson, Lauri Lee, and Colin Murray, and sponsors Arcus Communication, Bunky’s Catering, The Cap Times, Communication Concepts, Dane Buy Local, FEED Kitchens, Madison Locally Sourced, and Ulla Eyewear. Another shout out to participants Ancora Cafe + Bakery‒Maple Bluff, Banzo, Beef Butter BBQ, Bunky’s Catering, Cadre, Cafe Costa Rica, Cambridge Market Cafe, The Deliciouser, FEED Bakery, Green Owl Cafe, Jolly Frog, Kingdom Restaurant, LT’s Aloha Wagon, Madame Chu Delicacies, Melly Mel’s Soul Food, Migrants, North and South Seafood & Smokehouse‒Verona, Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, Rookie’s Food & Spirits, Rude Brew Kombucha, Soups I Did It Again, Teddywedgers, and Ugly Apple Cafe. And, most importantly, a heartfelt thanks to the supportive community members.

We look forward to seeing you again in November!

Dane Buy Local is affiliated with the Local Business Institute (LBI) and is part of a growing national movement of communities rallying to support their independent businesses and ensuring the opportunity to operate an independent business endures. Dane Buy Local creates a sustainable, vital local economy through collaboration, education, and promotion, as a non-profit member organization.

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