Rachel McGrogan, Heritage Thermal and Candy Faloon, executive director, United Way of Southern Columbiana County, hold a poster promoting the Hungry Bowls event to raise money for food insecurity. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

EAST LIVERPOOL — Heritage Thermal for the benefit of United Way of Southern Columbiana County is hosting the third annual Hungry Bowl event.

The event is to raise funds to help residents facing food insecurity.

Proceeds from the event will be split between the three food pantries funded by United Way: The Salvation Army, Community Resource Center and Family and Community Services.

Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at the United Way office located at 527 Market St., East Liverpool or from any United Board Member. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

A $10 ticket includes 26 tickets to use for the Chinese Auction, a bowl from Fiesta Tableware, a bowl of soup, crackers, cookies and water. The meal is intended to simulate what many experience from a soup kitchen meal.

Additional tickets for the Chinese Auctions which is expected to have approximately 20 prize baskets can be purchased for $10 for 26 tickets.

Additional Chinese auction tickets and payment to purchase tickets at the door are cash only.

Attendees will have their choice of at least seven homemade soups made by United Way board members and Heritage Thermal employees.

Those attending the event are asked to bring a non-perishable food item with them to donate.

Those attending the event are asked to bring a non-perishable food item with them to donate.

The event will be held at the Salvation Army, 41 E. Fourth St., East Liverpool, Thursday from 4-6 p.m.

The United Way accepts monetary donations for the event. Donations can be made by writing a check to United Way of Southern Columbiana County and mailed to P.O. Box 646, East Liverpool, 43920.

kgarabrandt@mojonews.com