The Smithville Empty Bowl project is gearing up for their third annual fundraising event to help feed people in need on April 20 at the Lost Pines Artisan’s Alliance from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“The program was put together in response to the high level of need in the community,” said LPAA vice president April Daniels. “We realized that if we partnered up we would have additional resources available to help more.”
The Smithville Food Pantry, Smithville Community Gardens and LPAA are working together to promote hunger awareness while also providing a fun, informative day for local citizens.
Last Friday, Smithville Elementary fifth graders did their part by painting previously cast and fired bowls with under-glazes to be sold for the project.
When asked what he was painting the bowls for, SES student Damien Crane said, “For the little kids that are hungry. I think all kids deserve to have food water and good parents.”
Fifth-grader Madalyn Hanslik said, “We are doing this for child hunger. I think it’s bad because they are so innocent.”
After the students had finished up with their masterpieces, each child filled out an envelope addressed to their parents, giving them an opportunity to purchase their child’s bowl to participate in the upcoming project.
Remaining bowls can be purchased at the event to be filled with soups and breads donated by local restaurants.
The day will include informative speakers to discuss issues such as pocket gardens, community involvement in hunger programs, gardening tips for home and community, landscaping and MaryAnn Walborg of the Smithville Community Gardens will be holding cooking demonstrations.
Vendors will also be on site offering fresh vegetables, gardening and landscaping tips and tools.
For more information about the event or if you are interested in volunteering call 512-360-7397 or email playhousesmithville@yahoo.com.
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