Thanks to the generosity of local artists and businesses the Cariboo Potters Guild’s Empty Bowls event is expected to produce a substantial contribution to the Salvation Army food bank in Williams Lake.
The final figures after costs are not in yet, but potter Jude Prevost says that more than 250 bowls of soup were sold at the event held Friday at the Gibraltar Room.
At an average of $15 a bowl that amounts to about $3,750. before expenses.
“The auction did over $1,000, so it was well worth the effort,” Prevost says. “Donations from the potters, artists, spinners and weavers and Bee Happy Honey were awesome for that.”
She is also recognizes the important contribution of local restaurants and caterers who provided a lovely variety of soups to choose from including borscht, split pea, vegetable, broccoli, and more.
The caterers included Alley Katz Bistro, 4Sure Bistro, Karen’s Place Restaurant, Loggers Lunch Catering, TRU Catering, The Bean Counter Bistro and Coffee Bar, Alison Mann, and Cattleman’s Choice Cafe.
Bread was provided by Taylor Made Cakes.
Supporters went home with not only a bowl of hearty soup in their bellies but the hand made pottery bowl that it came in.
This is the third year for the charity event.