Warm Blessings Community Kitchen celebrated 20 years of compassion during their Empty Bowls Gathering, which was held at the House on Helm Saturday evening.
According to a release from the organization, the event invited “donors, volunteers, and community leaders to celebrate the organization’s mission to alleviate food insecurity and provide hope to neighbors in crisis throughout Hardin County.” Guests enjoyed a chef-curated meal and bid on handmade bowls created by local leaders.
“Tonight is about a story,” said Warm Blessings Executive Director Josh Miller. “A story that has been written for over 20 years. That’s 20 years of volunteers showing up when nobody else was watching. That’s 20 years of meals being served with dignity. 20 years of hope being passed around tables and through open doors, and when you put 20 years of compassion, sacrifice, and community together, you don’t just get a milestone. You get a movement. You get a legacy. Tonight, we celebrate that legacy together.”
Warm Blessings says the initial numbers show more than $30,000 was raised, with all proceeds directly supporting the organization’s daily operations “including its nightly meal service, senior meal delivery, and emergency blessing bags for neighbors in need.”
Visit the Warm Blessings Community Kitchen Facebook page or www.warmblessings.org for more information.
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