"Empty Bowls" fundraiser this Sunday to help the hungry

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4. "Empty Bowls" fundraiser for the hungry a great success

March 17, 2014
Fundraiser to fight hunger in Marion County
By Jessica Borders
Times West Virginian
See more at: http://www.timeswv.com/local/x1974700280/Fundraiser-to-fight-hunger-in-Marion-County#sthash.bYnS3QFt.dpuf

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The idea behind the Empty Bowls Project, an international grassroots effort, is to raise awareness of the issue of hunger. The handcrafted bowls are a reminder of all the people who don’t have enough food to eat.

“The need is definitely here in Marion County,” Farley said.

A total of 70 or 80 volunteers helped out between the two different schools, and each location saw about 250 community members in attendance. Many people also gave monetary donations.

“Since this is our first year, we’ve just been overwhelmed at the turnout,” said Shelia Tennant, director of the Soup Opera. “It has just been so wonderful.”