By Ben Polk—
MUNCIE, IN—On Wednesday afternoon, Tim Pierce and Ben Polk of PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union announced the winners of Soup Crawl and presented a donation check to C.S. Hendershot and Sunni Matters of Second Harvest Food of East Central Indiana. The event raised $30,037.00 this year.
Proceeds from the Soup Crawl contribute to Second Harvest Food Bank’s The Big Idea initiative, which aims to break the cycle of generational poverty by uniting schools, families, and resource providers in order to distribute resources, build connections, and create opportunities for children to chart a path to long-term stability. That’s the power of soup, community, and compassion working together!
“Soup Crawl has been a tremendous success in supporting The Big Idea initiative over the years. We’ve seen about $215,000 since the inception of the event. It has not only raised critical funds but also increased awareness around food and resource insecurity,” said Clawson. “We are grateful to everyone who helped make this 13th year of the event a success!”
This year’s October 2nd Soup Crawl also recognized the outstanding efforts of local restaurants and organizations, with the Vickie Copley People’s Choice Award being awarded to Vera Mae’s Bistro for their Potato Dumpling Soup. Vera Mae’s has participated in every Soup Crawl since the events inception. In second place was Minnetrista Museum & Gardens with their Crawfish Maque Choux, while RoHo’s secured third place with their Dippers Delight.
Soup Crawl is a beloved annual event where local restaurants and organizations compete by serving soup samples at various downtown Muncie locations. Since the event’s return following pandemic restrictions, tickets have consistently sold out, and this year was no exception. With 20 vendor participants, the 2025 event once again showcased the creativity and generosity of the community.
Proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, and on-site donations all contribute to Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission. “Soup Crawl has become a heartwarming tradition in Muncie, bringing the community together over great food and great company,” said Tim Pierce, CEO/President of PrimeTrust FCU. “We are proud to be long-term partners with Second Harvest and excited by the ongoing success of this event.”
Looking ahead, the 2026 Soup Crawl will mark the events 14th year. The event is set for Thursday, October 1, 2026, during Muncie’s First Thursday celebration.
For more information about Soup Crawl, visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/soupcrawl or contact PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union at (765) 289-2148.
About PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union
PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union’s mission is to provide financial advantage to members in a way that promotes their overall quality of life. PrimeTrust is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned and governed by members. Deposits are used to provide loans to other members, and excess profits are reinvested in better-rates and low- and no-fee services. At PrimeTrust, stories matter. Stories like yours. You have goals for your family and your future, goals that deserve a financial provider who knows more about you than just your credit score. That’s exactly the kind of personal attention you’ll receive at PrimeTrust. As a National Credit Union Association (NCUA) community-charted credit union, PrimeTrust is able to provide membership to any business or person who lives, works, worships, or goes to school in Delaware, Madison, Henry, Hamilton, and Hancock counties.
About Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana collaborates with around 200 partners in Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, and Wabash Counties. The mission of the organization is to provide help for today by feeding the hungry and hope for tomorrow by addressing the causes of food insecurity while empowering people toward self-sufficiency; with a goal to feed East Central Indiana’s most vulnerable residents through a region-wide network of member agencies and programs and to engage our region in the fight to end hunger. Each year, the Second Harvest Food Bank network provides assistance for the more than 57,000 neighbors facing food or resource insecurity, including more than 14,000 children.
