Good health is a gift—and one that must be nurtured, curated, and cultivated.

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Our Story

Our founder, Nancy Chang, discovered this truth firsthand when her mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. As Nancy supported her mother through the highs and lows of chemotherapy, the importance of nutrient-rich foods became all too clear. Over time, it became difficult for her mother to eat solid foods, so the search began for nourishing, easy to digest options.

Then, a family friend changed everything with a beautifully crafted broth. Nancy’s mother, delighted with the gift, said, “I can’t wait to eat this — I know it is going to be good for me.”
That moment planted the seed for what would one day become Purpose & Hope.

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How We Became Purpose And Hope

This idea, that lovingly prepared food can offer real healing, is what Purpose & Hope is built on. We all long for comfort, nourishment, and strength, no matter where we are on our health journey.

That’s why every item on our soup delivery menu is handcrafted with care as an expression of love, comfort, and support.

We believe there’s a powerful connection between food, the body, and the soul. In the Purpose & Hope kitchen, we honor that connection with every small-batch soup we prepare.

Today, we’re proud to serve the Bay Area community through our healthy soup delivery service, providing meals that bring warmth, wellness, and peace of mind to people who need it most.

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See What People Are Saying

  • Registered Dietitian, Certified in Oncology

    T. Chew, RD, CSO

    “When I took the first bite of Nancy’s soup, I knew that I was eating something so good and nourishing; I could not stop. I called it soup made with love from the heart. Nancy's soups are gentle in flavor yet rich in substance, delicious, comforting, nourishing, and simply divine.”

  • Women's Cancer Resource Center

    Christine, WCRC staff member

    "Women's Cancer Resource Center's clients are nourished body and soul with these wonderful soups. We are grateful for Nancy for helping us feed our community." 

  • Medical Director, Charlotte Maxwell Clinic

    Dr. Mary M., LAc, DAIM

    “At the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, we offer support and services for low-income women with cancer. Our clients are in need of easy, nutritious meals. Your wonderful soups are an important addition to the organic produce and hands-on care we offer.

    Every week, it is a pure delight to see the joy in our client’s faces as they get to take home your delicious and healthy offerings. One client reported that she felt like every sip was nourishing her on a deep level.”

  • Hwee, a WCRC client

    “I get a very warm feeling after consuming the soup, a loving kindness that is sent to me."

  • Meryl, a WCRC client

    “Thanks to Nancy Chang & her company, Purpose & Hope, for creating such an exceptional product. We look forward to trying all the soups because each one has been even more wonderful than the previous one.”

  •  Eve R., Oakland, CA

    “I have [Purpose & Hope] soup everyday with lunch. I enjoy the fresh vegetables and amazing spices. Nancy even offers a wooden spoon that increases the spice flavors once they hit your tongue.”

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