Art-a-Thon nets over $800 for NW Tacoma FISH

Carolyn Burt and Felicity Devlin

Our friends Carolyn Burt, of the Proctor Art Gallery, and Felicity Devlin, of the Proctor Farmers Market, stopped by today to deliver the donations collected at this year's Proctor Art-a-Thon. Despite the bad economy and inclement weather, the event netted $812 dollars to supply fresh fruit and produce for the NW Tacoma FISH Food Bank.  Many, many thanks to both of you and all the wonderful artists who participated in this great event!

Recipe demos at FISH Food Banks

During the month of August, FISH Food Banks will be hosting a series of recipe demos by Celeste Greenwood, a nutrition educator with Washington State University Pierce County Extension. Celeste will be sharing food samples, recipes and ideas for utilizing ingredients typically available at the food banks. The demo schedule is as follows:

How to Store Lettuce / Low Fat Yogurt Dressing
Graham FISH, August 11, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Ground Turkey Recipes
Lakes Area FISH, August 6, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Edgewood FISH, August 7, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Graham FISH, August 18, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Rice and Beans Recipes 
Southeast FISH, August 9, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Bread Box FISH, August 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Lakes Area FISH, August 13, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Edgewood FISH, August 14, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Graham FISH, August 25, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Oatmeal Recipes
Southeast FISH, August 16, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Bread Box FISH, August 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Lakes Area FISH, August 17, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Edgewood FISH, August 21, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Art for Food

Carolyn Burt at Art-a-Thon 2010

Many, many thanks to the wonderful and talented artists who participated in Saturday's Art-a-Thon at the Proctor Farmers' Market. Despite cool temperatures and gray skies, they brightened up the day with their art and demonstrations, collecting pledges and donations to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to NW Tacoma FISH.  Special thanks to the Proctor Art Gallery and the Proctor Farmers' Market for all their support, and to the participating artists: Tom Bona, Mary Wolfe, Sharon Crocetti, Alexis St. John, Carolyn Burt, Kristin Haakenson, Marquita Hunt and Deb Morris.