Published April 29. 2022 08:37AM
Recently, the Emmaus High School Mud Club, which creates and donates handmade stoneware bowls for the event, sponsored Empty Bowls 2022.
All proceeds from this year’s event benefitted the East Penn School District’s Angel Network food program. As stated on the Emmaus High School webpage, in order to help all students succeed, one of the Angel Network’s goals is to “provide basic assistance to students in need on an immediate, short term basis.”
For a donation, each participant chose a favorite from a large selection of bowls. Local businesses and individuals provided a variety of complimentary soups, as well as bread and drinks.
Attendees appreciated the artistry of the bowls and enjoyed a meal shared with friends and neighbors. The bowls were theirs to keep as a reminder that everyone can play a part in the fight against hunger.
Press Photos by Beverly Springer Emmaus High School senior and Mud Club member Arantza Diaz ladles soup into a handcrafted bowl at the annual Empty Bowls event April 9.
Mud Club member Jessica Yenawine, left and Mud Club President Mercedes Wagaman preside over bowl and raffle ticket sales.
Emmaus Borough Councilwoman Teri Sorg-McManamon, who recently also participated in the Emmaus High School Shave for the Brave fundraiser, comes out to support the Empty Bowls event.
Press Photo by Beverly Springer Lucas Samuels, Emmaus High School Class of 2020, joins EHS art teacher and Mud Club faculty adviser Lisa Caruso for a photo. Caruso has been involved in the event for 11 years.
Emmaus High School faculty member Diane Didona and Lower Macungie Middle School faculty member Steve Kutz support the event.
Angel Network volunteers Kathleen McCourt, Judy Naab and Kathy McCallister work behind the scenes to keep the event running smoothly.
Mud Club members Jilian Evina and Catherine Samer work at the Empty Bowls event April 9.
Community members Julie Roland and Roberta Kates enjoy soup, bread and camaraderie.
With bowl in hand, Hailey Wills, Emmaus High School Class of 2022, also participates in the event's basket raffle.
Evelyn Buck, a member of the Mud Club, volunteers to work filling participants' bowls with soup.
Charlotte Edwards and Deanne Blomstrom come together to enjoy a meal and support the Emmaus High School Angel Network.
