The inaugural Empty Bowls Simple Supper took place on Wednesday, March 8. The event was co-sponsored by the Art Department, Campus Ministry, and Christian Service Office and benefitted the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation, which serves established food pantries in Washington, DC. Entrance fee for the supper was $5 or two canned food items.
Members of the Holy Cross Mothers Club provided a wide variety of delicious soups and bread for the meal. The bowls were made during Open Studio time held every Thursday from December up until the event. Each attendee was invited to take their handmade bowl home as a reminder of the event.
Nationally-recognized artist and alumna Maggie O’Neill ’95 was a special guest for the evening and visited with the students and parents who attended. Entertainment was provided by the three-girl band, “Written Addiction,” featuring Leslie Fontaine ’19, Julie Hammer, and Tabatha “Tabi” Terusiak ’18.
Holy Cross donated $1,000 and many bags of canned goods to the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation. The Academy has partnered with the foundation for several years. Brian Mulholland, Chair of the foundation attended the event and shared his gratitude to the Academy for the continued support.
