PENDLETON — A trio of delicious soups will be available for takeout during the 40th annual Soup Supper at the First Presbyterian Church of Pendleton, 201 SW Dorion Ave. The fundraiser also features a Fair Trade Sale. Proceeds from the event support the mission outreach efforts of the Pendleton Presbyterian Women.

“We’re going to make a little extra soup this year,” said Lori Powell. “Last year we made almost 25 gallons and ran out.”

The homemade clam chowder, vegan vegetable and chicken noodle soups will be packaged to-go piping hot on Friday, Nov. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the church’s Rogers Fellowship Room. Leftover soup will be sold cold on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the Fair Trade Sale continues.

They are available in quart- or pint-sized containers: clam chowder ($14/$9), chicken noodle ($12/$8) and vegan vegetable ($10/$7). Pre-orders are not accepted and quantities are limited to two quarts per person. Also, homemade bread, rolls, cookies and noodles are $3 per package.

Before COVID-19 shutdowns, the Soup Supper was a sit-down dinner event. After two years of an idle kitchen, the popular soups returned in 2022 utilizing a takeout model.

“It came roaring back after the pandemic,” Powell said. “People seem to enjoy the event and they come out and support us really well.”

Powell said about two dozen people are involved in coordinating the annual fundraiser. Although it has been discussed, she said they are still “up in the air” about resuming in-person dining.

“All of us are getting older and it’s a lot of work to put on the event with a sit-down supper,” she said. “We’ve had an excellent response from the community with the takeout.”

Start Christmas shopping early

Get a jumpstart on holiday shopping during the Fair Trade Sale. In addition to offering unique gift items, purchases make a difference in the lives of artisans from nearly three dozen countries around the globe. The sale also features a selection of chocolates, spices and olive oil.

Judy Wilkins began coordinating the Fair Trade Sale several years after the inaugural Soup Supper. She learned about fair trade goods and organizations while attending a Presbyterian National Gathering in Indiana. The artisans, she said, are paid upfront.

“They are paid a living wage to make their goods,” Powell said.

The artisans utilize materials available in their region. In addition, they creatively upcycle items such as soda cans, bicycle chains and inner tubes to create jewelry, home decor and Christmas ornaments.

“People really like our nativities — we have the best selection of nativities around,” Powell said. “Lately, we’ve gotten some beautiful handmade baskets.”

Pay with cash, checks or credit/debit cards. For more information, call 541-276-7681 or search www.facebook.com/PendletonPresbyterian.