Every week Sue Ali makes 500 meals or soups. Plus 600 juices or smoothies.

But this qualified nutritionist has found time to become the match-funder for the next Wells SOUP! which is on this Saturday, July 15, in the city's Connect Centre.

"I am keen to support local good causes in the community," said Sue who started her business more than three years ago as Andres Kitchen, which has now evolved into iDetox.

Customers purchase either a weekly plan of fresh food delivered twice weekly of calorie-counted and portion-controlled meals for lunch and dinner which are delivered within a 10-mile radius of Wells, or a nationwide delivery of detoxes and juice cleanses.

Sue ran a soup kitchen during Covid and helps people in need whenever possible.

"We are delighted to work with someone so community-minded who has supported so many local people and good causes," said Ross Young of Wells Independents, the organisers of SOUP! 

Four charities will tell the audience at this grant-giving lunch about their work and pitch for their votes and all will go away with money and a raised profile. They are:

Children's Hospice South West - supporting youngsters with life-limiting conditions. 

Citizens Advice - free advice and support for those struggling in these difficult times.

Wells Foodbank - providing food parcels for those in need.

PromiseWorks - trains and matches support workers with disadvantaged youngsters.

Saturday's Wells SOUP! will start at 1pm but arrive a few minutes early to be sure of a seat. People had to be turned away at the previous SOUP! as the room was full.

·      If your organisation would like to present at a future SOUP! there is an application form at www.wellsindependents.org/soup.