Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser, which takes place at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, February 26th.
All proceeds from the 18th annual event will directly support YWCA Nourish Food programs to prevent and relieve hunger in the city and county of Peterborough.
“In Peterborough, one in seven households are experiencing food-insecurity,” explains Nourish manager Joëlle Favreau in a media release. “Every ticket for YWCA Empty Bowls helps individuals and families most at risk of experiencing food insecurity put fresh, local, affordable food on their tables, while also supporting the systemic changes required to end food insecurity and poverty.”
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 26, ticket holders can visit The Venue at 286 George Street North where they’ll have 30 minutes to browse and select a hand-crafted bowl donated by local artisans of the Kawartha Potters Guild and Kawartha Woodturners Guild.
Each $50 ticket also includes a local restaurant coupon card featuring discounts from participating restaurants, redeemable for six months. Participating restaurants include Amandala’s, Baked 4U, Black Honey, Central Smith, Fresh Dreams, Gerti’s, Naked Chocolate, Pastry Peddler, Stickling’s, That’s A Wrap!, and The Cheese Shop.
“We’re extremely grateful for the continued support of our community and our sponsors, including Kawartha Cardiology Clinic, Cornerstone Family Dentistry, and The Venue, who truly understand that food insecurity is a critical health issue and a core barrier for women experiencing gender-based violence,” says YWCA executive director Kim Dolan.
Tickets are available online at www.ywcapeterborough.org or by calling YWCA Peterborough Haliburton at 705-743-3526.
COVID-19 public health protocols will be in place at The Venue for the event, including proof of vaccination, face coverings, and limited capacity.
