Juniata College hosts 18th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Juniata College once again united the community to fight hunger with its 18th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.

The event, aimed at supporting local food banks and elementary school backpack programs, offers both in-person and online participation options this year.

The online ordering of handmade bowls will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, with pickup scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24. The in-person event, featuring soups from local eateries and home cooks, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Huntingdon.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Huntingdon County residents in need, with the initiative having raised over $86,000 to date,

“We started this to bring attention to local hunger issues and give back,” Bethany Benson Burns, chair of the Art Department at Juniata College said. “It’s a wonderful way to engage students and the community in meaningful service.”

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Tickets for the in-person event and online purchases can be made at the Empty Bowls website .

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