Organizers of the 11th annual Empty Bowls event hope to raise $12,000 this year to continue services to food insecure residents of Clark, Champaign, and Logan Counties.
The event will be in-person after two years of being virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Empty Bowls is slated for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Union Station gymnasium.
Second Harvest Food Bank CCL is thrilled to be back in-person with this popular event. Individuals will be able to pick out their own beautifully, hand-crafted bowl and a to-go soup of their choice and head home to enjoy their meal. Bowls are $20 each, and that includes the soup.
Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties.
As the only food bank in Clark, Champaign, and Logan Counties, Second Harvest Food Bank distributes more than eight million pounds of food annually.
Second Harvest Food Bank’s daily operation consists of sourcing and gathering food, sorting and cataloging the food, then warehousing the inventory to be distributed to agency members throughout a three-county service area.
In 2021, SHFB distributed nearly one million pounds of food to more than 10 non-profit member agencies in Logan County. These member agencies served over 800,000 meals to hungry families in the community.
“The coronavirus pandemic has shaken our communities in a way we have never seen, resulting in more people utilizing our services here at Second Harvest Food Bank,” representatives said. “Even two years later, our numbers continue to be higher than normal and are likely to remain high. Your support does make a difference. “
Patrons will be able to chose from more than 500 beautifully hand-crafted bowls created by local artists and students. To-go soups are generously provided by local restaurants and caterers in Logan County.
Second Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. The organization is responsible for safe handling of all food products adhering to state and federal guidelines including providing member oversight to pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
For information or to become a sponsor of this year’s Empty Bowl’s event, contact Audrey Vanzant at (937) 325-8715 ext. 102 or avanzant.