Thousands of Alaskans unite against hunger at Empty Bowl Project

An annual tradition of charity continued at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center Saturday. Thousands of people participated in the Empty Bowl Project, Bean’s Café’s biggest event of the year.
Its executive director said the fundraiser is particularly important this year, as Alaska’s economic crisis is taxing local non-profit organizations.
“It’s a great opportunity for the community to come together, raise awareness about how many hungry people we h