Empty Bowl Helps Feed Hungry

Hundreds came to the 17th annual Empty Bowl Project, which raises money for Bean’s Café.

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Story Created: Mar 12, 2011 at 9:34 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Mar 12, 2011 at 9:42 PM AKDT

      Hundreds showed up at the Egan Center to help Anchorage's hungry at 17th annual Empty Bowl Project. The project has raised more than a million dollars over the years for Bean's Café.

     For $20, people were able to select a bowl made and donated by local artists and enjoy unlimited soup and corn bread. The meal was accompanied by live music and a silent action.
     Bean's Café officials say the Empty Bowl is a way to not only help the less fortunate but identify with them as well.
     “It puts a face on the homeless and the hungry in Anchorage,” said Leslie Ellis, Chairperson of Bean’s Café. “And what I think is really nice is it's a low price event that families can participate in, kids even. There's a lot of children here if you look around.” 
     There is a new way to donate to Bean's Café; you can give a donation of ten dollars by texting “beans” to 20222.
     The texting system will be expanded to more non-profits in a few months.

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