​Bank Sponsors Saturday's SouperFest​ Event

CONCORD, NH — Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) is the naming sponsor for 2017’s SouperFest, in support of Concord Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH), according to a press statement. SouperFest is a major fundraising event for CCEH, which combines “SoupFest” and “FunFest,” and will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Rundlett Middle School on 144 South St. in Concord.

At the evening portion of the event, attendees can sample unique specialty soups crafted by chefs from around Concord, including cheddar cheese and broccoli, Italian sausage tortellini and pumpkin black bean with prosciutto, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Artisanal breads will be available along with a vast selection of desserts prepared by 45 bakery chefs. Sink and Soha will provide music, and food safe bowls hand-crafted by local potters and school children can be purchased at the event. There will be a family-oriented FunFest with bouncy houses, face painting, games and more, earlier in the afternoon.

“The Concord Coalition to End Homelessness has been tireless in their work for children, families and individuals of our local community,” said Philip Emma, president of the Merrimack. “We’re honored, in our 150th anniversary year, to be able to support SouperFest as the naming sponsor. The bank was founded on principles of service to others and we gladly stand behind the Coalition, who have been a wonderful example for us all.”

“We’re extremely grateful for the support of local organizations like Merrimack County Savings Bank, who continue to support SouperFest, one of our key annual fundraising events,” said Ellen Groh, Executive Director for CCEH. “Help in all its forms allows us to continue lifting up the voices of homeless men and women with no place to go.”

Tickets and T-shirts for SouperFest can be purchased on the CCEH website: concordhomeless.org/buy_tickets.aspx.

Caption (left to right): Philip Emma, President, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Ellen Groh, Executive Director, Concord Coalition to End Homelessness and Tracie McHugh, Digital Banking Specialist.

Submitted by Diana Johnson.