Months of preparation and planning all came together on Thursday, November 5th across Indian River County as the community gathered for a day of compassion, giving and simplicity all for one common goal, to benefit the homeless. This was the 17th year for the annual Samaritan Center Soup Bowl Day fundraising event, where people of all ages, backgrounds, and vocations gathered together in their homes, area businesses, as well as churches to share a simple meal of soup, bread and water. Each meal was provided with a minimum donation of $5.00 to the Samaritan Center, a local transitional shelter for homeless families with dependent children.
Just a few of the masterpieces created by the potters!!
Breaking Bread together
After being introduced to this unique fundraiser last year, we were excited to do what we could to help out this year. Beginning in September, Scott has been documenting every aspect of the preparation and execution of this event through photography. Starting with each stage in the process the 17 talented potters went through to make the over 800 handcrafted bowls especially for this event, the chefs making the soup, distribution of the soup, as well as the actual soup day activities.
Some tools of the trade
Chef Kevin Deaney from First United Methodist
Janice and Scott Reynolds enjoying soup at Christ by the Sea
Benjamin Poore at Community Church
Beautiful Dining area at Community Church
Donna Vernon at Tea and Chi
Rikki, Kim and Dale Klaus at First Methodist ChurchOur goal for 2010 is to put this pictorial together in a book for the Samaritan Center to help raise awareness for their organization.
1 comment:
Scott,
Great character in your selections, looking forward to seeing even more!
Bob
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