Become the food hub
your community needs.
A CEC is a SOUPE-verified local partner that receives, stores and distributes food orders for buyers in its neighbourhood. Earn revenue while strengthening food access in your community.
12.5k
Active CECs
₦1.2M
Avg Monthly Revenue
500k+
Families Served
18+
States
Why Become a CEC
What you get as a SOUPE CEC Partner
Earn Revenue
Earn per order processed, per campaign facilitated, and from value-added services at your centre.
Serve Your Community
Become the food access point your neighbourhood has been waiting for.
SOUPE Logistics Support
We handle supply coordination. You handle local collection, storage and customer handover.
Digital Inventory Tools
Full digital warehouse management tools to track stock, manage orders and coordinate deliveries.
Brand & Visibility
Get listed as a verified SOUPE CEC. All buyers in your zone will see you as their collection point.
Training & Onboarding
We train your team, provide a starter kit and dedicate a SOUPE partner manager to your account.
Basic requirements
- A physical location (shop, warehouse or community space) — minimum 20 sqm
- Cold storage or dry storage capability (or willingness to acquire)
- Reliable electricity (generator backup recommended)
- A registered business or a willingness to register
- Internet access (mobile data acceptable)
- At least one full-time staff member
Don't meet all requirements yet? That's okay — apply anyway. Our team will discuss what's needed and how we can help you get there.
How to become a CEC
Step 01
Apply Online
Complete the 4-step CEC application form. Takes about 15 minutes.
Step 02
Site Assessment
A SOUPE team member visits your location to assess suitability.
Step 03
Onboarding & Training
Get your SOUPE CEC kit, system access and staff training.
Step 04
Go Live
Your CEC goes live on the SOUPE platform. Buyers in your area start seeing you.
Ready to open your CEC?
Applications take 15 minutes. Our team reviews within 3 business days.