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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.…
When school closes, the Cooperstown Food Pantry School Backpack Program—which sends food home with kids for the weekend—stops and children lose access to those meals, as well as to school provided breakfasts and lunches.…
Thank you to the 200 guests that turned out to support the 16th Empty Bowls Luncheon on Saturday, April 20. Christ Episcopal Church welcomed the event with open arms and capable hands, courtesy of Mike Paige.…
The need for women’s items may not immediately come to mind when thinking of nutritional insufficiency, but if food is needed because of family budget shortfalls, then other non-food, but essential, items often fall by the wayside.…
FUNDRAISER—Noon to 2 p.m. 13th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon to raise money for the Cooperstown Food Pantry. $20 donation for lunch and custom soup bowl from local chefs and potters. Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2627 or visit https://www.facebook.com/CooperstownFoodPantry …
More than 300 unique, hand-thrown bowls have been donated by local potters for use during the event; the Smithy Clay Studio donated their space and kiln use. As for the food itself, area restaurants, caterers, and generous individuals have signed up to donate a wide variety of soup and bread.…
There are many reasons for the organization to be grateful. At the end of 2023, a matching grant of $10,000.00 from The Scriven Foundation, as well as an anonymous donor’s gift of $5,000.00, gave the organization a vigorous jump start.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Fly Creek Holiday Tree Lighting OPEN HOUSE—3-4 p.m. “Holiday Caroling and Tree Lighting.” All welcome for an open house followed at 4 p.m. by caroling and the lighting of the Fly Creek Fire Company tree at the intersection of State Route 28 and County Highway 26. Followed at 6 p.m. by a visit with Santa on the district fire truck. Fly Creek residents are invited to register so Santa can stop at their addresses to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Concert For The Food Pantry and other Fundraisers BENEFIT CONCERT—4-6 p.m. Small Town Big Band presents “Holiday Benefit Concert and Bake Sale.” Benefit for the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Food, personal care and monetary donations encouraged. Chapel, Cooperstown Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownBigBandCooperstown/ FUNDRAISER—8 a.m. to noon. “Pancake Breakfast with Santa.” Buffet-style breakfast, visit with Santa and then do holiday shopping with local craft vendors. Breakfast by donation. Pindars Corners Fire Department, 8898 State…
To date this year, the Cooperstown Food Pantry has served on average 157 households, translating to 521 people in need every month. Now through December 31, The Scriven Foundation and a generous anonymous donor will match all Cooperstown Food Pantry donations dollar for dollar—up to $15,000.00.…
Now through July 31st, new or lapsed annual subscribers to the hard copy “Freeman’s Journal” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or electronically to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.
$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:
Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.
