Volunteers prepared noodles for the 2017 Pendleton Presbyterian Women’s Soup Supper. The 39th annual event is Nov. 3 at the Pendleton First Presbyterian Church.

PENDLETON — Piping hot homemade soups are featured as the First Presbyterian Church of Pendleton presents its 39th annual Soup Supper. Since the onset of the global pandemic, the fundraiser has utilized a takeout model.

The soups are available in quart- or pint-sized containers to take home — clam chowder ($12/$7), chicken noodle ($10/$6) and vegan vegetable ($8/$5). In addition, homemade bread, rolls, cookies and noodles are $3 per package.

People can purchase soup and more on Friday, Nov. 3, 4:30-7 p.m. in the Rogers Fellowship Room at the church, 201 SW Dorion Ave. While your soup is being packaged up, browse the Fair Trade Craft Sale. Items available include toys, musical instruments, jewelry, home decor, ornaments and Nativity scenes.

The craft sale continues Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, cold soups, breads and cookies may still be available for purchase, said Lori Powell, an event volunteer.

Although sponsored by the Pendleton Presbyterian Women, the Soup Supper & Fair Trade Craft Sale is a church-wide effort with more than 50 people assisting. The men, Powell said with a laugh, are great potato peelers.

“The clam chowder recipe was developed by Dale Wilkins, and the ingredients are weighed rather than measured,” she said. “You can tell he has an engineering background.”

Linda Muller is the chief chicken noodle soup maker, featuring homemade noodles that enhance the rich broth. The vegan vegetable, Powell said, is both tasty and healthy.

The event typically sells 40 gallons of soup. Also, people buy 100 mini loaves of bread and rolls, numerous packages of homemade noodles and hundreds of cookies.

“Our soups have a devoted following and the fairly traded crafts provide a living wage for families around the globe,” she said. “I think Pendleton is a community-focused town, and people like to be a part of an event with good food and unique crafts.”

Powell said proceeds from the event helps support mission and church work. Locally, the women’s group has given to the Presbyterian Preschool, Helping Hand, The Salvation Army and Sunday Suppers in the Park.

The purchase of fair-traded goods directly impacts artists and their families. Powell said it provides food, medicine, housing, education and an opportunity for a better future.

“These unique and innovative products celebrate the diverse gifts of artisans around the world,” she said.

For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3Ql4MZn. For questions, call 541-276-7681.

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