The United Way of the Greenbrier Valley is welcoming in the holiday season with a way for people to give back to their community.
“Empty Bowls” is the United Way’s annual fundraiser for food panties and food service programs but unfortunately has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic like so many other events in 2020.
The United Way’s commitment to helping the community is persevering with a take on its annual fundraiser, this year called: “Around The Soup Bowl.”
“Around The Soup Bowl” is a digital collection of soup recipes given to the United Way from citizen chefs and local restaurants from around the community. Each of these recipes could become the next perfect family night go-to meal. Or if you’re in quarantine pass the time by making each one.
From a hearty Beef & Barley Soup to the delicious West African Peanut Stew The United Way’s digital booklet is filled with 22 unique recipes. Help the United Way in filling the bowl of another this season by making a contribution to the United Way of Greenbrier Valley’s Empty Bowls donations page. Once received, you will be emailed the digital recipe booklet, and we encourage you to share on social media the fantastic soup you made.
Each donation will go directly towards supporting a food security program in Monroe, Greenbrier, and Pocahontas counties. The link to use is: https://www.unitedwaygreenbrier.org/EmptyBowls.
For most people, it’s difficult to imagine going to bed hungry, not having food in the refrigerator, or even experiencing many days without a proper meal. Unfortunately, this is the reality for some folks right here in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas counties. The amount of food-insecure homes is far too high. Fortunately, there are organizations such as the United Way of Greenbrier Valley that are committed to raising funds and awareness around this issue and are working to end hunger in our area.
United Way of the Greenbrier Valley responds to the needs of the communities in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas counties through education, health, and basic needs initiatives.
Learn more at www.UnitedWayGreenbrier.org or call 304-647-3783.
