Soup’s On! Share event a big hit

Chef Troy Lucio came out on top Saturday in a six-chef soupmaking competition, but those who benefit from the efforts of Share were the real winners.

About 600 guests attended the Riverview Community Bank Soup’s On! Celebrity Chefs Compete for Share fundraiser in the evening event at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Proceeds benefitted Share’s programs and services aiding the homeless and hungry.

Lucio’s Tuscan chowder with white truffle panzanella won over the crowd, earning the Hilton Vancouver Washington chef the additional title of “Share Soup-er Chef.”

Also competing were chefs Branden Marsh of The Grant House, Josh Simpson of Herbs ‘N Roots, Edward Helbig of Legacy Health, Mychal Culver of Mill Creek Pub and Maria Lopez of New Seasons Market.

Share operates three shelters for the homeless, a transitional housing program, case management, a street outreach program, a housing and essential needs program, and it provides daily meals for the homeless and those with low incomes.

It also operates a summer meals program for low-income children and a backpack program benefitting more than 1,900 children at 83 schools and offers financial programs that incorporate financial education and matched dollars for savings.