SPRINGFIELD — Organizers of the 22nd annual Empty Bowls event hope to raise $45,000 this year to continue services to food insecure residents of Clark County, while adding new programs that combat child hunger in the community.
Hosted by Wittenberg University, the Empty Bowls offers patrons a hand-crafted bowl, made by Wittenberg University art students, and a simple meal of soup and bread for a $15 donation per person. This year, the event will take place March 31.
Empty Bowls is organized through the efforts of a steering committee composed of Wittenberg University Art Department Chair Scott Dooley, Wittenberg University Student Coordinator Kelli Herrod, Clark County residents and Second Harvest Food Bank staff. Soups and breads are donated by local restaurants.
Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign and Logan counties.
“empty Bowls is a wonderful way for Second Harvest Food Bank to bring the community together. The event wouldn’t be possible without the support of local businesses, restaurants and individuals joining together in raising awareness to end hunger. We look forward to seeing you,” said Tyra Jackson, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank.
As the only food bank in Clark, Champaign and Logan counties, Second Harvest Food Bank distributes over 6 million pounds of food annually, with 4 million pounds going directly to Clark County. 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.
Second Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. Second Harvest Food Bank 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. It is a program of Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio.
For information or to become a sponsor of this year’s Empty Bowl event, contact Rose Bradley, 937-325-8715, ext. 133 or email, [email protected]
