March 21, 2010 marked a very important milestone for the San Antonio Potters Guild (SAPG). This day marked the 10th Anniversary Empty Bowls Event.
     Empty Bowls was started in San Antonio because of the vision and hard work of Lyn Woods and Kevin Finegan. Sadly, in 2009, SAPG lost Kevin in a tragic accident, but Lyn was at the event working harder than ever.
     When asked why she had such a passion for Empty Bowls, Lyn replied, “When we first heard about the Empty Bowls Project we wanted to do it to bring awareness to the plight of the people in San Antonio that experience hunger and homelessness on a daily basis.  And today, with an increase in the needs, it’s even more important to help the community become aware of our local issues.”
     Over the last ten years it has taken the talent of hundreds of San Antonio and South Texas Potters to make over 15,000 bowls for Empty Bowls.
     Under the direction of Robert Jodon, SAPG President, and Taaffe Caton, Empty Bowls Chairperson, this year’s soups and breads were donated by over 25 restaurants, caterers, and bakeries. The Silent Auction offered 159 items from  local artists and stores.
     This year’s event raised over $28,000 for SAMMinistries, bringing their total giving for ten years to nearly $200,000! We have truly been blessed financially by their efforts, but we are even more touched by their compassionate hearts for the poor and their unending determination to help spread the word.