Noozhawk: Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Donnalyn Karpeles spent all year crafting 212 handmade ceramic bowls that she donated to the 25th Santa Barbara Empty Bowls benefit for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. The fundraiser was started in 1997 by ceramics artist and educator Danyel Dean, according to event organizers. Karpeles said she has attended every year. The Nov. 13 event drew approximately 800 people, with around 50 volunteers, to foodbank headquarters at 4554 Hollister Ave.