Thousands chow down for charity at Bowls of Hope

Nina and John Arico, owners of Zest! of Sarasota, serve up some tortilla soup.

Leslie McKenna and her 10-year-old son, TJ

Caitlin Eade and Lauren Sherrard, who are dietetic interns at All Faiths Food Bank, serve some white bean chili they cooked.

Ron Koelling, pictured with Joan Morgan and their golden retrievers Morgan and Cayl

Noah and Leah DuBose with their grandmother, Clara DuBose

Audria and Johnny Castleberry, Lea Juzwa, Kim Clark and Alyssa Juzwa show off their raffle prizes.

Shirley Hernandez with son Ethan, age 3, and daughter Ashley, age 6

Pine View High School sophomores Angela Vilasi and Sanjana Krishnakumar volunteer at Bowls of Hope.

Lisa Redhead with her daughter Trinity, age 8, and son, Sabre, age 6

Each guest received a handmade bowl crafted by local potters who volunteered their time.