By Ben Polk—
MUNCIE, IN — A beloved autumn tradition returns to downtown Muncie with a fresh opportunity to taste local flavors and support a vital cause. Tickets are officially on sale for the 14th Annual Soup Crawl, scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hosted by Second Harvest Food Bank and PrimeTrust Credit Union, this year’s event pairs community spirit with the shared mission of combating childhood hunger and supporting families facing food insecurity across East Central Indiana.
Building on a Historic Milestone
Following last year’s historic milestone—where the community rallied to cross an incredible $200,000 cumulative fundraising total for the event’s history—the Soup Crawl enters its 14th year with building momentum. Having successfully unlocked the equivalent of 800,000 meals to date, this year’s event aims to push that impact even further, delivering critical resources to local families and continuing the fight against regional food insecurity.
Local Flavor Meets Local Art
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Muncie’s Arts Walk, the 2026 Soup Crawl will showcase a diverse lineup of signature soups crafted by the area’s finest chefs and restaurants. Attendees can sample the offerings and cast a vote for their favorite creation.
Feeding Hope for Tomorrow
Every dollar raised directly benefits Second Harvest’s The Big Idea initiative. This program works to break generational poverty by bridging the gap between schools, families, and local resource providers—ultimately creating a stable foundation for children to thrive.
Get Your Tickets
Because this event traditionally sells out quickly, organizers recommend securing tickets early. To purchase tickets, sign up for sponsorships, or explore volunteer opportunities, visit curehunger.org/soupcrawl or contact C.S. Hendershot at cshendershot@curehunger.org.
Come out for a night of incredible food and community impact—because changing lives starts one bowl at a time.
About PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union
PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative dedicated to improving the financial well-being and overall quality of life for its members. By reinvesting excess profits into competitive rates and low-fee services, PrimeTrust prioritizes personal, relationship-driven financial care over standard credit scores. As a National Credit Union Association (NCUA) community-chartered institution, PrimeTrust serves individuals and businesses who live, work, worship, or attend school in Delaware, Madison, Henry, Hamilton, and Hancock counties.
About Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana is the region’s largest hunger-relief organization, serving eight counties in East Central Indiana with the mission to provide help for today by ensuring access to food and resources, and hope for tomorrow by addressing the root causes of food insecurity and building pathways to stability and opportunity. Learn more at curehunger.org.
