Empty Bowls event to raise money to fight hunger

Posted Thursday, November 15, 2018 5:00 pm

BENNINGTON — Fighting local hunger, one bowl at a time.

That's the mission of Bennington Empty Bowls 2018, which has scheduled its annual Soup Supper for Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the Mount Anthony Middle School on East Road.

Bright and beautiful ceramic bowls have been created by community members, including students, local artists, and local residents. At the Soup Supper, the bowls will be shared with members of the community who come together to enjoy a meal of soup and bread donated by local restaurants. In this way, the community stands together in solidarity with families experiencing hunger.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Kitchen Cupboard, the food distribution program of Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services, Inc that has provided food to one in every four families in the Bennington area over the last year. The Kitchen Cupboard is located at 121 Depot St. in Bennington.

Individual tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, and advance sale family tickets are available at the pre-event price of $25. Tickets are available at the Bennington College Bookstore on the Bennington College campus,VSECU on North Street, at the Bennington Bookstore on Main Street, at Martin's Mini-Mart, and at the GBICS building, located at 121 Depot Street in Bennington.

Donations to the fundraiser can be made on line at www.benningtoncares.org or by check to GBICS Empty Bowls, PO Box 702, Bennington. Call 802-447-3700 for more information.