Empty Bowls is an international grassroots movement that has been fighting hunger for over 20 years. First English Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids was blessed to host the first Empty Bowls event in South Wood County in 2013 and we have watched it grow!
For a $10 donation, guests receive a bowl of soup, bread, beverage, desert, and a unique ceramic bowl to take home. Plus they get a chance to bid on raffle baskets filled with fabulous prizes!
All proceeds benefit local agencies working to end hunger in South Wood County. To date, we've given at least $1,000 each to the Wisconsin Rapids and Nekoosa school district Backpack Programs, where children can take home non-conspicuous backpack with food for their families. We've also donated to the food pantry and a community garden program that encourages folks to grow their own food if they can't afford to buy it.
It's been amazing. But can't all be done with our tiny committee. Our first need is raffle basket items or full baskets... (As always, click on images to view them larger.)
Then, of course, we also need volunteers the day of the event and a few chores leading up to it. And... finally, people to come and EAT!!!!
Here's the skinny on that...
If you ever think you can't make a difference. Think again. This started out small and we KNOW we have already helped hundreds of hungry people in our area. And their needs aren't going away.
If you can help in any way or have questions, let me know.
... Because somebody's bowl is always empty.
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