In a pandemic era which drastically changed the social atmosphere of fundraisers such as Thursday’s Empty Bowls, individuals like Reba Aylward and smaller New Bern area businesses continue to step up and provide baseline funding to ensure their success.
http://www.emptybowlsnewbern.org/ has always been possible through a combination of ticket-holders and the sponsors, a group of corporations, small business and individuals who have contributed more than half of the $300,000 raised over the past decade to aid hunger efforts and support the art.
This year, Chairman Patti Peebles said there was an increased effort by individuals and small businesses.