The ninth annual Seattle Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held this Sunday, March 19, at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th Street) from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
During this unique fundraiser guests are asked to make a suggested donation of $20 or over. This donation, which goes directly to helping locals in need, allows guests to choose a beautifully decorated ceramic bowl and have it filled with a soup of their choice.
Seattle Empty Bowls is a unique local fundraiser with an important message. According to one of the event organizers Isabelle Franklin, the event gives the opportunity for locals to see that they can help their own community. Whether you are a bowl artisan or an event guest Franklin says that the event also shows that art can be a powerful force for good.
“The event is organically created by members of the Community for the benefit of the Community. Everyone who comes to the dinner takes home a reminder of the event and the need for food assistance all year round,” said Franklin.
Seattle Empty Bowls events are well-known for their community feel. Guests will have the opportunity to enter a silent auction for some locally made and beautifully decorated glass, wooden and ceramic bowls.
While sampling the soup, guests will also be serenaded by live music from Barnes Bar-B-Q.
If you are interested in helping out volunteers are still needed to assist in the kitchen, with the auction and to help with the clean up. Contact Andrea at seattleemptybowls@gmail.com for more information.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ballard Food Bank.
To find out more information about the event visit the Seattle Empty Bowls Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of Seattle Empty Bowls.
