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Dear Friends & Supporters,It is my honor to welcome you to our Annual Report. The Soup Kitchen stands as a testament to what can be achieved when compassion, dedication, and community come together. Over the past 43 years, we have proudly served over 8 million hot meals and in 2025 distributed over 1 million grocery bags, and we continue to adapt to meet the growing needs of our neighbors facing food insecurity.Since our founding in 1983, all of our programs %u2014 from daily meal service to complementary support initiatives %u2014 have been offered completely free of charge. We operate with transparency and efficiency, ensuring that 94 cents of every dollar spent directly supports our core programs. And, importantly, The Soup Kitchen remains 100% privately funded, a testament to the generosity and trust of our donors and volunteers.The Soup Kitchen is more than a place for a meal %u2014 it is a beacon of hope for families and individuals in our community. None of this would be possible without our dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters like you. Together, we continue to ensure that every guest is met with dignity, care, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.As need continues to rise across Palm Beach County, our responsibility is not simply to respond%u2014but to build scalable, sustainable solutions that meet the growing demands of our community for years to come. We remain committed to innovating, expanding, and stewarding every dollar with excellence so that together, we can serve more people with dignity and compassion.With gratitude,Marlene MejiaChief Executive Officer (CEO)The Soup KitchenLetter From OurChief Executive Officer2025 Annual Impact Report Page 3