It’s an extra special project the 10th Mitchell County Leadership Class has undertaken. This year’s class is hosting an ambitious program this Saturday called “Empty Bowls”.

The decade old leadership Class wants to help end hunger on the community level.

The event includes a soup supper which will be donated by area restaurants and businesses. One of the 2-recipients of the proceeds is the Mitchell County Food Bank.

One of the event organizers, Leadership Class Member Carol Cordel says, most people don’t understand what the Food Pantry means to a community until you need their help.

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The other recipient of the soup supper proceeds, the fledgling Post Rock Humane Society.

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The theme of the event – Empty Bowls – comes from the contribution from area artists. Each participant in the project will be able to take home, while supplies last, an empty bowl compliments of the artists.

Katie Cheney, another Leadership Class Member says, area artist Marla Koops is one of the featured artists.

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The suggested ticket price is $10 and those tickets can be purchased at all Beloit financial institutions. Tickets will also be available at the door, children are free.

Again, this worthwhile project takes place Saturday, March 6th and will be held in the Beloit Municipal Building. Soup’s on starting at 11:00-AM and the kitchen closes at 2:00-PM.