The Georgia Mountain Food Bank’s mission of bringing the community together to take a stand against hunger remains strong, despite its annual Empty Bowl Luncheon fundraiser being cancelled.
As the community braces for Hurricane Helene, the prepared catering from Amanda’s Farm to Fork, which was to be served during the Empty Bowl Luncheon, will be donated to local first responders and those affected by the storm.
“We want to ensure that our community is supported in every way we can,” said Rebecca Thurman, Executive Director of the Georgia Mountain Food Bank.
Moreover, the handcrafted bowls that were to be featured in the live auction will now be available through an online silent auction, which opens this Friday, Sept. 27, and will remain active until Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. Community members are encouraged to participate and support the cause by visiting the auction link.
In an additional fundraising effort, anyone who makes a direct donation through the provided link will be entered to win a 55” TLC LED TV.
“We deeply apologize for the cancellation and sincerely wish there were any way to proceed with the event as planned,” Thurman expressed, emphasizing gratitude for the community’s understanding and support.
In recognition of the continued support from sponsors, Georgia Mountain Food Bank volunteers will be reaching out in the coming week to deliver tokens of appreciation once clean-up efforts are underway.
For updates and further information on community support efforts, residents can visit the Georgia Mountain Food Bank’s website.
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