Every gathering at the Oregon Woodturning Symposium provides an opportunity to give back to the local community. This year, attendees are encouraged to donate handcrafted wood-turned bowls to benefit Linn Benton Food Share (LBFS). These bowls will be sold during the Symposium for a flat price of $25 each, regardless of size, wood type, or decoration. Every dollar raised goes directly to LBFS to support its mission of combating hunger in the two-county area.

Linn Benton Food Share distributes over 3 million pounds of food annually through a network of 68 local nonprofit partners, including food pantries, meal sites, gleaning groups, and supplemental agencies. As a Partner Distribution Organization of the Oregon Food Bank and an affiliate of the Feeding America Network, LBFS plays a vital role in ensuring food security for thousands of individuals and families.

Join this wonderful effort by donating your turned bowls to the Symposium! Bowls of any shape, size, or type of wood are welcome. Please note that all bowls will be sold for a flat price of $25.