'Empty Bowls' Fundraiser Coming Up To Fight Hunger In Solano County

CONTRA COSTA and SOLANO COUNTIES, CA – Each year the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano hosts an event designed to increase awareness of hunger issues. The event, called “Empty Bowls,” is a reminder of all the empty bowls in our community.

This year the event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Food Bank warehouse in Concord at 4010 Nelson Ave.

This casual event is for all ages and has all the ingredients for a "souper" event of community, education and fun. Guests are invited to enjoy a simple meal of delicious soup and bread served up in a hand-crafted bowl, which will be kept as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world.

Find out about what hunger fighters in our community are doing to take a bite out of hunger in our own backyard. You might even walk away with a raffle prize! Families are encouraged to attend. Cost to attend is $15 for individuals and $40 family of four. Price is tax deductible.

REGISTER TODAY! at http://www.foodbankccs.org/emptybowls.

ABOUT THE FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO

For over 40 years, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano has been serving the community by feeding hungry people, reducing food waste, and raising public awareness about issues related to food and hunger. It serves 190,000 people a month, and last year distributed 20 million pounds of food, enough for more than 16 million meals.

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-- Image via Morguefile/Info submitted from Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano