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Empty Bowl Fundraiser Underway

Posted: Sep. 7, 2023 12:25 AM PDT

One of the most important fundraisers of the year for Hospitality House begins on September 7th. Since the pandemic, Empty Bowl has morphed into a two-week event, with supporters going to various restaurants. Marketing and Development Specialist, Jessica Solis-Hernandez, says now people buy 40-dollar tickets ahead of time, go to a participating restaurant, pick up one of five-to six-hundred bowls donated by local artists, and enjoy a specific item, such as an appetizer or entree…

click to listen to Jessica Solis-Hernandez

That’s why patrons are strongly encouraged to go to the Hospitality House website to confirm participating dates and times at each restaurant before going out. Solis-Hernandez says this past fiscal year they served 799 unique locals, which is up 11-percent from a year ago…

click to listen to Jessica Solis-Hernandez

Participating restaurants include Lola’s, Tofanelli’s, Sopa Thai, Friar Tucks, Three Forks Bakery and Brewing, and Heartwood Eatery. Solis-Hernandez also encourages patrons to order additional items to complete their meal, with that revenue going back to the restaurants.

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