Logan County residents came together this Sunday afternoon for the annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, hosted by Lutheran Community Services.
This year, the event was organized in partnership with the United Way of Logan County, benefiting one food pantry from each of the county’s five school districts:
- Bellefontaine – Lutheran Community Services
- Indian Lake – United Christian Services
- Riverside – Five Loaves Food Pantry at Quincy Methodist Church
- Ben Logan – Rushchurch / Rushsylvania Church of Christ
- West Liberty- West Liberty Cares Oak Grove Mennonite Church
Guests at the fundraiser enjoyed a unique community experience: a handmade bowl, a hearty serving of soup and bread from local restaurants, and a sweet dessert.
Attendees left with a one-of-a-kind bowl, handcrafted by local artisans and donated by The Cracked Pot Studio, Bellefontaine City Schools, Benjamin Logan Local School District, Indian Lake Schools, and other talented potters.
“This event is a simple but powerful reminder that some of our neighbors in Logan County face hunger every day,” said United Way of Logan County’s Jamie Morley.
Hunger Facts:
- In America, 47 million people are food insecure, 1 in 6 faces hunger, and 50.1 million struggle to put food on the table.
- In Ohio, 1.7 million Ohioans are food insecure, 1 in 5 are children, 50% of Ohioans served must choose between heat and food, and 33% between rent and food.
- In Logan County, 14.1% of residents are food insecure, over 13,000 people are eligible for food services, and 16.9% of children are considered food insecure.
Participating local businesses included:
- Brewfontaine
- The Morning Riot
- Hurley Farms
- Wild Oats Bakery
- Chefhouse
- Crust Issues Bakery
- Iron City Sports Bar
- Bob Evans
- Jolly Acres
- Flying Pepper
The fundraiser is a community effort led by the Whole Health Harwood Team, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting Logan County food pantries, helping families in need throughout the year.
If you were unable to make it to the event and want to contribute to the cause, you can donate HERE.
