Empty Bowls Soup Supper Raises $9,000 for Food Pantries
Last week, the potters of New Castle, in collaboration with several other local organizations, hosted a sold-out Empty Bowls event at the First Congregational Church in Chappaqua.
More than 300 people attended, enjoying soups donated by local restaurants served in bowls handmade by local potters. Live music added to the festive atmosphere.
“Since everything was donated, we knew anything we raised would go straight to our local food pantries, so we had hoped for about $5,000,” said committee member Ruth Parnes. “As it turns out, between the tickets, the raffle sales and the donations we received from people who couldn’t attend and those who gave more than the ticket price, we totaled $9,708.”
Among the participating restaurants that provided soups and stews were Crabtree’s Kittle House, Gail Patrick’s, Taylored Menus, Ladle of Love, Via Vanti!, Jardin du Roi and King Street Restaurant and Bar. Panera and ShopRite provided bread and rolls. while the Chappaqua Diner donated butter.
Volunteers cleared tables between seatings, resetting with ribbon-banded napkins rolled up with spoons and knives and placemats which acknowledged the dozens of people and organizations who supported the event, including sponsors such as Desires by Mikolay, The Cosmetic Boutique, Joe’s Repair Shop, the EyeGallery of Chappaqua, Family Britches, Ehrlich Media and Allstate agent Stephen Greenberg. Printing of brochures and placemats was donated by Accel Printing and Graphics in Mount Kisco.
Proceeds will be shared between the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry and the Interfaith Emergency Food Pantry in Pleasantville.
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