Soup for Hope: Honoring Chef Odette

04/22/2026

I’m doing this for something bigger 💙

This National Supermom competition supports an incredible cause, and every vote truly makes a difference.

If you have a second, I’d be so grateful for your support — you can vote once a day 🙌

Link in comments 👇

👉 https://thesupermom.org/2026/lauren-smith-9

04/21/2026

Single Mom Raising Two Kids While Building A Nonprofit, Film Project & Career—showing Them Resilience, Purpose, And Grit.

04/21/2026

Vote 🗳️ Today! https://thesupermom.org/2026/lauren-smith-9

Drop a ❤️ or comment “Voted!” so I can thank you personally. Tag a fellow mom, friend, or anyone who supports local Pittsburgh causes — every single vote helps keep me moving forward!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for lifting up a mom who’s working hard to build a better future for her kids and our community. Let’s do this together! 🙏

04/20/2026

A peaceful pause today… just for me. A moment to be still, gather my thoughts, and breathe deeply. Sometimes the quiet says what the world cannot nor do not.

04/19/2026

I almost didn’t share this—I’m asking for your support.

If this resonates with you, I’d really appreciate your vote. It takes 2 seconds and genuinely helps.

First round voting for the final 20 people closes this Thursday.
Link here: 👉🏽 https://thesupermom.org/2026/lauren-smith-9
Thank you for showing up for me ❤️

04/19/2026

Hi everyone, it’s Lauren from Pittsburgh! 🌟

I’m currently in **3rd place** in the **Super Mom 2026** contest — and I’m so close to moving up!

Every single **free daily vote** helps me advance toward the **$20,000** grand prize, a dream family vacation, and a feature in NewBeauty Magazine. It literally takes just **10 seconds**!

I’d be so grateful if you could vote for me today (and every day until the cut!). Here’s the link 👇

https://thesupermom.org/2026/lauren-smith-9

Thank you for being part of my village ❤️ Pittsburgh, let’s do this together and support great causes like Soup for Hope!

04/18/2026

🚀 Pittsburgh, we’re on the move!
We’ve jumped from 5th place to 3rd in the Super Mom contest — and we need your help to take it all the way to #1!
Winning this contest means Soup for Hope Corp and our work in ovarian cancer research and women’s health would be featured in NewBeauty Magazine — a national publication that lands on magazine stands across the country and around the world.
This isn’t just a win for one person. This would put Pittsburgh on the map in a powerful way, shining a global spotlight on the critical medical research and innovation we’re driving right here in our city for women’s health, ovarian cancer, and female athletes.
And the best part? It costs you nothing to vote.
If we win, $20,000 will flow directly into Pittsburgh to support this important work through Soup for Hope Corp.
Pittsburgh needs a big women’s win — and this could be it. ❤️
Please take one minute today to vote for us at:
👉 https://thesupermom.org/2026/lauren-smith-9
Then come back every single day and vote again until we cross the finish line.
Every vote brings us closer to putting Pittsburgh’s women’s health research on the world stage. Share this with your friends, family, coworkers, and fellow Pittsburghers. Let’s do this together for our city and for women everywhere! 💪

Single Mom Raising Two Kids While Building A Nonprofit, Film Project & Career—showing Them Resilience, Purpose, And Grit.

04/17/2026

❤️ Day 2 of the Super Mom 2026 competition — and I need your help today!
As the founder of Soup for Hope, I’m a single mom raising two incredible kids while honoring my mom’s legacy by fighting hunger and supporting ovarian cancer patients in our community.

This summer, Lincoln & Vayda are launching their very own snow cone business! If I win Super Mom, we’ll invest the prize money into their startup setup — shaved ice machine, flavors, signs, branding, and everything they need to learn real entrepreneurship, customer service, and self-sufficiency skills.

The dream? Grow their little company this season so next year they can expand to a mobile cart or truck!

Your free daily vote today can help make this happen (first cut is tomorrow!).

It only takes a few seconds:

👉 Vote here: https://thesupermom.org/2026/lauren-smith-9
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting Soup for Hope and my kids! 🙏 Please share this reel if you can!

04/16/2026

Hi friends & family! ❤️

I’m Lauren with Soup for Hope, and I’m running for Super Mom 2026!

As a single mom raising two amazing kids while building a nonprofit that fights hunger and supports ovarian cancer patients (honoring my mom’s legacy), I’m showing them what resilience, purpose, and grit really look like every day.

💖 Vote for me DAILY — it’s FREE once every 24 hours and every vote helps me advance while supporting Children’s Miracle Network!

👉 Direct link: https://thesupermom.org/2026/lauren-smith-9

First cut is THIS Thursday, April 23rd at 7PM PDT — I need your votes now more than ever!

Tag a mom who inspires you and share this with your crew. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🥰

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04/16/2026

Soup for Hope was built on a simple idea:

Show up for people in moments that matter.

What started as a way to provide meals has grown into something more—connection, community, and care when it’s needed most.

Behind every meal is a story.
Behind every story is a person.
And behind this work is a commitment to keep showing up.

If you’ve supported, volunteered, shared, or simply followed along—you’re part of this.

This is just the beginning.

04/04/2026

Check out Who Knew’s video.

01/06/2026

WQED is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Community Champion awards, which recognize individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities.

Community work has always been important to me, and I wanted to share this in case anyone believes my work aligns with the spirit of this recognition. Nominations are open now and run through March 16.

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This initiative features change-makers whose commitment, passion, and leadership are improving lives of individuals and our communities.