Bradenton, Florida -- Neal Communities has contributed $1,500 to the 2013 Empty Bowls luncheon as an Artisan Sponsor. The Food Bank of Manatee County hosts the annual event and proceeds raised help local children, families and seniors in need.
Guests at the luncheon events enjoy a variety of soup donated by local restaurants; the meal of soup and bread symbolizes the need of neighbors and how the local community can work together to fulfill that need. Last year, The Food Bank of Manatee distributed 3.8 million pounds of food to families in Manatee County and this year they hope to surpass four million pounds.
Empty Bowls 2013 will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on both Friday, October 18, at Renaissance on 9th near downtown Bradenton, and on Saturday, October 19, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. To get involved, or to find more information and purchase tickets, visit: http://www.foodbankofmanatee.org/sponsorship.php.