PUTNEY — On Saturday, Oct. 10, the 12th annual Empty Bowls dinner will take place at Landmark College in Putney as a fundraiser for the Groundworks Collaborative food shelf. There are two seatings, at 5 and at 6:30 p.m.
For a $25 donation, guests will be served a simple, nutritious meal of soup, bread, cheese, apples, beverage and dessert, accompanied by live music. Afterwards, participants are invited to keep the unique, handcrafted bowl they have chosen as a reminder that while they may have enough to eat, there are many who go hungry each day in our community.
The Empty Bowls Dinner is made possible entirely through volunteer efforts, with all food and supplies donated by area businesses. All proceeds directly benefit the Groundworks Collaborative.
The Groundworks Collaborative was formed earlier this year when Morningside Shelter and The Drop In Center merged. The two long-standing Brattleboro institutions, with more than 60 years combined experience, work to serve those in need of housing and food in Windham County.
In June alone, more than 1,000 people used services provided by Groundworks, and in the winter, this number will increase in response to the need for overnight shelter.