It’s a symbolic reminder that some people in the community face hunger each day.
Stratford House of Blessing’s Empty Bowls fundraiser recently allowed residents to choose from more than 800 hand-painted bowls at the Rotary Complex.
Resource Coordinator Aaron Balzer said more than 400 people attended.
“We raised just about $44,000, which is amazing, and that all goes back to the food bank.”
“This was our first time going back to the original way of doing Empty Bowls. Since COVID hit, they’ve done some modified versions so this was our first time bringing it back to being an in-person, one night event with food and live music.”
Funds from the night and Ride For Refuge help fill food bank shelves, cover operating and food costs, and help them continue to support the community.
