Empty bowls benefit called a resounding success

LEBANON - The West Lebanon Community Ladies Circle announced on Wednesday that the Empty Bowls fund-raiser held recently was a resounding success once again.

The restaurants that donated soup or chowder are Dee's Diner 202 Lebanon, Spaulding Steak and Ale, Jimmy Jones Locker, Benedict's Grill, Roberts Maine Grill, Kittery, Applebee's of Sanford, Noble High School and Jerry Paquette of Lebanon plus all the circle members.

More than 30 different soups and chowders were served with. Panera donating french bread for 100.
Potters who donated bowls are Cathie Cantara of Kennebunk, Cathy Hammond of Lyman, Elaine Fuller of Red Door Pottery, Kittery, Clare Rogers,York, Annie Littlefield, Eliot, Mary Sweeney,York, Emily Pavllidis of Lee, Al Pelletier, Kennebunk, Kathleen King, Lebanon, Chris Davis, Perkins Cove, Wendy Jackson, Newton, Paula Taylor, York, Noble High School and Lebanon Elementary Schools plus members who had a chance to make and glaze bowls at Kats Ketch Pottery. The group ended with over 100 bowls to sell.

The bowls were sold for $12 (the buyers choice), with buyers then able to enjoy as much soup and chowder as they wanted.

The proceeds this year will be divided between The Lebanon Food Pantry located at The First Parish Congregational Church Center Road, and the MSAD#60 Backpack Program, which sends home food for the weekend to children who receive reduced-cost meals.