Debra over at SkilledHands has been working as a volunteer on a project called Cups of Kindness, an art show and sale to benefit her local food bank. NE Ohio has been particularly hard hit by the recent economic downturn. Haven’t we all, you ask? Sure. But I’d bet that most of us will still be doing some holiday shopping. Why not visit the Cups of Kindness website to see what they have. You might find just the thing for your hard-to-buy-for mother-in-law, and help the food bank at the same time. Items can be shipped, which will also save on your gas bill. Here’s what Debra has to say:

Over 50 artists are donating pieces of art for sale; all proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. A professional photographer has donated his time and skills to photograph the art [for the website]. Pieces will be available for sale after our opening celebration, which is Dec 6.   So people will be be able to purchase online on Dec 7, 2008.

Debra tells me that the food bank is able to provide 7 nutritious meals for each dollar that is donated. It’s certainly worth a look, don’t you think?