General
How long have we been in business?The business started in 1996 as Rochester Women's Bean Project. In 2002, we updated our look and our name to Healthy Sisters' Soup & Bean Works.
Why do women work for Healthy Sisters?Women come to work for us to gain or regain work skills, to build self-esteem and to achieve independence so that they can take care of their families.
What do women do?Women learn to work as a team, working on production of all our soups, chili mixes and gift baskets. They sell our products at festivals and other community events and work in all phases of our operation - from inventory control to account maintenance.
How many women work for you?Right now, we have 12 women with us. The most we ever have had working at one time has been 17 during our busy holiday season.
Where do they go when they leave?In the time the women are with us, they are able to explore options available to them through outside agencies that help with employment or education. These options include full or part time work, full or part time school or vocational training. Some employers who have hired our graduates include: Kodak (manufacturing and cleaning services), ADT Security, Asbury Methodist Church, TOPS Friendly Markets, Rochester Friendly Home, Strong Memorial Hospital, City Parks and Recreation and others. Women have left to pursue education in the following areas: Certified Nursing Assistant, Accounting, GED preparation, Computer Sciences, Landscaping and others.
Why are their names on the labels?The name on the label belongs to the woman in the program who actually made the soup or mix and it is a source of pride when she sees the fruits of her labor. This is yet another way to build self-esteem and self-confidence.
How spicy is spicy?We like to say that our soups have a nice kick to them, except the curried lentil, which tends to be hot.
Where does the money go?We are a not-for-profit organization with no on-going funding. All monies go directly into the project to pay stipends and purchase raw goods.
What is the nutritional information for the soups?RITA'S
serving size 1 cup
calories 210
total fat .5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 610mg
total carbs 38g
protein 13g
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6 BEAN ORGANIC
serving size 1 cup
calories 230
total fat .5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 670mg
total carbs 42g
protein 15g
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SPICY SPLIT PEA
serving size 1 cup
calories 260
total fat 8g
cholesterol 20 mg
sodium 490mg
total carbs 35g
protein 14g
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OLD FASHION CHILI
serving size 1 cup
calories 270
total fat 4.5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 270mg
total carbs 45g
protein 14g
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3 BEAN HOT CHILI
serving size 1 cup
calories 190
total fat 1.5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 60mg
total carbs 35g
protein 12g
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GOLISANO'S BOUNTIFUL BEAN SOUP
serving size 1 cup
calories 160
total fat 0.5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 500mg
total carbs 29g
protein 9g
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MAX'S TUSCAN BEAN SOUP
serving size 1 cup
calories 180
total fat 1 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 35mg
total carbs 34g
protein 10g
RITA'S
serving size 1 cup
calories 210
total fat .5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 610mg
total carbs 38g
protein 13g
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6 BEAN ORGANIC
serving size 1 cup
calories 230
total fat .5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 670mg
total carbs 42g
protein 15g
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SPICY SPLIT PEA
serving size 1 cup
calories 260
total fat 8g
cholesterol 20 mg
sodium 490mg
total carbs 35g
protein 14g
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OLD FASHION CHILI
serving size 1 cup
calories 270
total fat 4.5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 270mg
total carbs 45g
protein 14g
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3 BEAN HOT CHILI
serving size 1 cup
calories 190
total fat 1.5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 60mg
total carbs 35g
protein 12g
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GOLISANO'S BOUNTIFUL BEAN SOUP
serving size 1 cup
calories 160
total fat 0.5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 500mg
total carbs 29g
protein 9g
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CURRIED LENTILS
serving size 1 cup
calories 230
total fat 3.5 g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 330mg
total carbs 40g
protein 13g
How do I contact Healthy Sisters directly?Healthy Sisters can be reached by e-mail at : healthysisters.org
Healthy Sisters can be reached by phone at : (585)546-2784
We look forward to hearing from you!
