Butte Food Bank’s “Empty Bowls” event set for April 2nd

One thing nobody wants to see is a food-insecure child but whether we see it or not, there are literally hundreds right here in Butte.  Hundreds.  Every Friday, the Butte Emergency Food bank sends food backpacks home to kids in grades K-12, backpacks that provide enough food for breakfast and lunch for two days for the child and any siblings in the household.  This comes out to over 500 backpacks given away every month and as with everything else, the price tag on these bags continues to rise.

The Butte Food Bank relies on a very special yearly event to fund the food backpack program, one that is coming to the Butte Civic Center on April 2nd, the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.  Every year, the artisans at the Hungry Hill Art Studio create designer bowls that are sold at the event and can be filled with a variety of hearty, delicious soup donated by many of Butte's fine restaurants.  Small bowls are $20, medium bowls are $50 and large bowls are $100 and also include bread, dessert and live music.  Let's take a look at some of the bowls that have been sold in years past.

Potters and chefs are coming up with ideas and recipes that are sure to be a hit at this year's event.  There will also be a cash bar at the event and a silent auction consisting of items made by local artists.

If you are interested in donating an auction item or purchasing a bowl, please call the Butte Food Bank at (406) 782-6230 or Kathy Griffin at (406) 490-6800.  Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Food Bank or at the Butte Civic Center.