HERMITAGE & SHARON, Pennsylvania - The Mercer County Food Bank is currently seeking sponsors for its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser set to take place Thursday, April 3.

The fundraiser, which will take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Hickory VFW and Normandy Banquet Center in Hermitage, looks to end hunger with a simple meal of bread and soup.

The event will feature handcrafted bowls, soup from various Shenango Valley restaurants, a cookie table, live entertainment, a basket raffle with over 100 baskets and a silent auction.

The food bank is looking for sponsorships from any local businesses, organizations and social clubs. Sponsorships vary in size to accommodate businesses and organizations of all sizes.

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor can call 724-981-0353 and dial extension 106 or email ptucker@mercercountyfoodbank.org. You can also purchase tickets for the event this way.