The “Empty Bowls” fundraiser drew community supporters, families and students to the Ignacio Elementary School for the annual event, Thursday, April 25. The special event helps raise funds for local families, food banks, and Heifer International, a national program offering food to help sustain families. Bread was donated by Jean Pierre of Durango and fresh tortillas were donated by Farmers Fresh in Ignacio. A silent auction helped raise funds. Between 350-400 bowls were created by the Ignacio Elementary and High School art students.
Parents, students and community members peruse the bowls created by the Ignacio Elementary and High School art students at the annual “Empty bowls” event hosted by the Ignacio Elementary School.
Students and family members looked for the bowl that spoke to them. IES grades 3rd through 5th, along with Ignacio High School Art teacher, Anita Mayes each helped create the bowls.
Volunteers, teachers and Ignacio school staff, also made their own personal selections of bowls for purchase to help raise funds for to help end hunger one bowl at a time.
Angelica Marquez-Lucero recives a spoonful of the squash soup she made from her daughter, Sophia Lucero.
Stephanie Monte and her granddaughter, Marcia Monte have bowls filled by Gage Norris, and Bree Duran with a homemade taco soup.
Sabrina Black proudly holds the bowl she chose with her mother Lori Williams.
Ignacio Elementary art teacher, Lisa Brown welcomed attendees and thanked volunteers and students for their support in the “Empty Bowl” event.
Former Ignacio School District Superintendent, Rocco Fuschetto, and current Ignacio School Superintendent, Chris deKay reconnect during the event.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
