34th Annual Samaritan Center Soup Bowl
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Vero Beach Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave, Vero Beach, plus more than 20 locations across Indian River County.
Catholic Charities' Samaritan Center holds its 34th Annual Soup Bowl. Stop by for a bowl of soup and pick out a one-of-a-kind handmade pottery bowl made by the artists of Indian River Clay. Every donation helps local families experiencing homelessness.
Donations
- Soup: $5 a bowl or $15 a quart
- Handmade pottery bowl: $20
Where
The Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave, Vero Beach, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Businesses, country clubs, places of worship and community groups across the county are also serving soup or offering bowls. The Samaritan Center posts the full list of locations and what each one offers on its Soup Bowl Facebook page.
Why it matters
The Samaritan Center is a transitional home for families with children experiencing homelessness in Indian River County, a core program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach. Donations support transitional housing, essential supplies and services that help families reach independence.
Questions: Renee Bireley, Samaritan Center Development Manager, (772) 770-3039, [email protected]. About the Samaritan Center.
Source: Samaritan Center press releases, October 1 and October 26, 2026.