Charleston, South Carolina
Good soup.
Shared generously.
We make delicious, healthy soup from mostly local produce. Every bowl helps nourish a neighbor in need.
Our vision
Local fresh soup
for everyone.
The Stone Soup Collective makes delicious, healthy soup from mostly local ingredients—many donated by generous Lowcountry growers and community partners.
Like the old folktale, our work begins with the belief that everyone has something to bring to the table. Together, those small gifts create something abundant enough to share.
Our 2026 annual gathering
Full Bellies,
Empty Bowls 2026
Join us for the fifth annual Full Bellies, Empty Bowls—a celebration of community, collaboration, and compassion with delicious soup, handmade ceramic bowls, music, and laughter.
Date & time
Society Hall
72 Meeting Street, Charleston
Tickets
$50 full price · $30 for low-income seniors and students
We are collecting donated items, services, and experiences for the Full Bellies, Empty Bowls silent auction. Contact us to contribute.
Advance tickets are recommended; handmade bowls are available while supplies last.
Get 2026 tickets
The collective news
Make soup.
Make a difference.
At our core is a belief in the power of community. We gather to turn fresh produce into nourishing meals for neighbors in need.
- 01 Chop, stir, portion, and pack
- 02 Donate fresh produce and ingredients
- 03 Support Full Bellies, Empty Bowls
From our kitchen
A collective in action.
Plant curious?
Good food starts with good plants.
Cooking delicious plant food is easier than it looks. Herbs, spices, onions, garlic, and fresh local produce bring every pot to life.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”— Margaret Mead
Come to the table
Let's make this happen together.
Want to volunteer, donate, support Full Bellies, Empty Bowls, or contribute to the silent auction? Send a note and tell us how you'd like to help.