Empty Bowls Event Celebrates 10 Years
Written by Post Public Information Representative, May 23, 2016, Comments Off
Courtesy Jorge Quijano,
LAREDO, TX —For 10 years now The South Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls has aimed to both create awareness about the realities of hunger and to celebrate the generosity of those individuals, businesses and organizations that have impacted and furthered the food bank’s mission of feeding the hungry in South Texas.
This year’s will take place at the Laredo Energy Arena on Friday, August 19. The event honors the South Texas Outreach Foundation for its contribution to the South Texas Food Bank mission of feeding the hungry and will feature a concert by renowned 1970s and 80s rock band, Grand Funk Railroad.
The announcement was made today (May 18) at the LEA by the South Texas Food Bank Board President Erasmo Villarreal and Empty Bowls Committee Chairs Leslie Benavides and Kevin Romo.
Food bank board members, STFB Executive Director Alma Boubel and food bank staff members were among the media and community partners that attended the event.
“Empty Bowls is a celebration of generosity,” said South Texas Food Bank Board President Erasmo Villarreal. “Since 2009—Empty Bowls III– we have recognized an individual, business or organization that has either been a longstanding community partner, like H.E.B. for example, or who have been outstanding supporters of the food bank’s mission like the South Texas Outreach Foundation, whose valuable contributions have boosted our operations and programs.”
Empty Bowls Co-Chair Leslie Benavides noted, “This year marks our 10th Annual Empty Bowls, our largest fundraiser event of the year. Our non-profit organization depends highly on this event to continue providing for our community. Without the continued support of the people and generous patrons in our service area, like The South Texas Outreach Foundation, our mission would not be possible. “
Sponsorship tables of 10 that include dinner and access to silent auction items are available. There are different levels of sponsorship available: Diamond $20,000, Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500 and Bronze $1,500. Individual table tickets are $150. Table Tickets are available at the South Texas Food Bank office, 1907 Freight at Riverside or by contacting the STFB Marketing Department: Salo Otero (956-324-2432) and Angie Osterman (956-857-4627).
Concert only tickets are $10, $15 and $25. Tickets will go on sale Friday June 24, 2016 at 10 A.M. and will be available at the LEA Box office, Ticketmaster.com, Select Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
The South Texas Food Bank (STFB) has been in operation since 1989. It is a member of Feeding Texas and the national organization Feeding America. It serves an eight-county area from Del Rio (Val Verde County) to Rio Grande City (Starr County), helping an average of 28,000 families per month.
