Cornerstone Soupfest Event Going Virtual For 2021

VERNON, CT — The Cornerstone Foundation's annual Soupfest event is again going virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Soupfest is an annual event sponsored by Cornerstone that has taken place in November for more than a decade. The event has been the non- profit organization’s largest fundraiser.

The auction preview will start Oct. 28 and bidding begins on Nov. 4 at 8 a.m.

Bidding will close on Nov. 11 at 8:30 p.m.

The annual Cornerstone raffle is also taking place and the drawing will be live streamed on the Cornerstone Facebook page at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased on the Cornerstone website.

According to Cornerstone officials, during the pandemic, job losses heightened overall needs in Vernon and the area. Shelter and food service costs increased as well and more people have been using the soup kitchen and food cupboard operated by Cornerstone.

"The community has responded over the last year and a half to the need, however, the need still remains while donations have gone down," officials said.

For more information on the virtual auction and to purchase raffle tickets, please visit www.cornerstone-cares.org.