Empty Bowls fundraiser helps HIP combat growing food insecurity in Petersburg

As concerns mount over the looming government shutdown which would defund the WIC program that provides food support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children, along with ongoing SNAP benefit disruptions in Alaska, Humanity in Progress in ramping up its efforts to address food insecurity in Petersburg with their Empty Bowls, Ending Hunger fundraiser this Saturday at the Sons of Norway Hall.

The event, taking place October 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. offers community members a chance to enjoy homemade soup and bread while supporting local families facing hunger - and thanks...

 
 

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