I wrote last year about the Cups of Kindness project that Debra over at From Skilled Hands brought to my attention. It’s happening again. From the website:
Last year 76 artists and authors, and assorted web designers, sign makers, muffin bakers, photographers and patrons raised a Cup of Kindness as they donated over 150 pieces of work and countless other services to benefit friends and neighbors in need. Through the generosity of these fine folks and people all over the country, we have raised enough money for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to provide around 28,000 meals. That is an astounding figure: twenty-eight thousand meals. That is enough to feed each of the 601 people in the Village of Peninsula 46.6 times.
The project benefits Debra’s local food bank. I know all of our food banks are hurting this year; I bring this particular food bank fundraiser to your attention because it’s just such a neat idea. If it runs the same as last year’s project, you – you! – will be able to order some fabulous pieces of artwork and help fund the food bank at the same time.
by debra, on November 21 2009 @ 10:43 am
Thanks for the mention, Kris. We have about 73 artists who have donated about 125 pieces this year. Work will be posted on the website soon, and will be availalbe for online purchase on Dec. 6. The need is SO great.
I wrote:
If you want to know what the face of hunger looks like, take a look in the mirror. Folks like you and me are hungry tonight. Some are hungry all the time.
If you want to see the face of those who can help, take a look in the mirror.
We can all make a difference. One. Cup. At. A. Time.
Work will be posted on the website soon, and will be availalbe for online purchase on Dec. 6.