Who We Are
The Blue Door Soup Kitchen cares about one thing more than anything else; serving food and love for those who are experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. We serve over 750 meals each week and rely solely on the generosity of our community. Our Soup Kitchen provides a safe, non-judgmental environment to receive the basic help needed to open doors to a brighter future.
As an organization within the Samaritan Centre, we work closely with the other independent charities within the building to ensure that all of our services complement each other.
BOARD
STAFF
VOLUNTEERS
We employ 3 staff to manage our wonderful volunteers and plan and prepare the meals.​
The Board of Directors is made up of people living in the Sudbury Area who are passionate about their community and want to get more involved. Board Members meet quarterly to discuss and make decisions about the direction of the Blue Door Soup Kitchen
President - Marc Leduc
Secretary - Susan Boyko
Member - Gary Beech
If you are interested in serving on the board, please email board@bluedoorsoup.ca
There are currently over 50 volunteers who prepare and serve food, and clean the facility on a rotating basis. There are serving options for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
Volunteers also operate the bi-monthly Bingo at Delta Bingo and Gaming as a part of their Charitable Gaming program.
Without them, we would not be able to make a difference in the lives of so many people.
Where We Come From
In 1982, Kaireen Crichton, a dedicated volunteer bookkeeper at Christ the King Catholic Church in downtown Sudbury, witnessed the economic hardships faced by many due to layoffs at local mining companies. In response to the growing need for assistance, she felt compelled to go beyond simply distributing sandwiches to those seeking help at the church.
Noticing the absence of an open-door soup kitchen, Crichton, approached Father Brian McKee. He generously provided a room at the back of the store for her to initiate a soup kitchen. Operating with no budget, Crichton relied on donations from grocery stores, which her husband Roger would pick up.
Despite the makeshift setup and concerns about potential shutdown by health inspectors, the Blue Door Soup Kitchen began its journey. Crichton aimed to create a non-threatening space for individuals in need, treating them as guests and offering the best assistance possible.