The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for Marion Polk Food Share returned to Cascade Hall at the Oregon State Fairgrounds for the third year on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Sisters Jaime Valeriani and Vanessa Green look at items at the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Jim Ransom creates bowls for the next Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Jim Ransom expands the bowl with a rib during the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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An art piece is for sale during the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Salem Electric was one of many sponsors at the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Rob Schiff purchases Christmas gifts during the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Art pieces are for sale during the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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The Grand Hotel was one of many sponsors at the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Jonah Miller, a member of the Willamette Valley Woodturners, turns wood during the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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Volunteers Renita Hiebert, left, and Vicky Heffner help with wrapping and payment during the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
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