The Soup Kitchen is celebrating its 12th anniversary this week.

To date, the kitchen has served 1,194 lunches to South End visitors and residents, according to a recent press release.

Located in the Island Church of Whidbey, the kitchen operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1:30 p.m., serving about 300 people per week.

It is funded by donations from patrons and the general public, with food donated from The Goose Grocer, Clinton Food Mart, Payless Foods, Essential Bakery, JW Desserts and the Good Cheer Food Bank.