Filling empty bowls and alleviating hunger has been a mission of The Jesse Tree, one of Galveston County’s most comprehensive social service agencies, for decades.
Once a year, a different set of empty bowls helps to make that happen.
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This was terrific fun. I scored three nice bowls that complement the decor in our house - and probably did some good in the process.
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