Food Pantry Benefits from 'Empty Bowls'

By EMILY HILBERTCOOPERSTOWN

On Saturday, April 20, the Empty Bowls Luncheon was hosted at the Christ Church Parish Hall to support the Cooperstown Food Pantry. More than 200 people attended and were greeted with warm smiles and hot soup. After paying the suggested donation, one was led into a room to a table laden with bowls as unique and interesting as the potters who made them. Tall bowls, short bowls, plain bowls, and bowls with intricate glazing and designs were available. Kathy Chase, organizer for the event, said there were 10 potters who donated their time and talent for the luncheon, and the Smithy Clay Studio donated its space and the use of its kiln.