OSWEGO – Nothing quite warms your insides like a nice bowl of delicious soup – or chowder in this case! United Way of Greater Oswego County recently presented the “Golden Ladle” award to Skip’s Fish Fry for their Clam Chowder submission as the 2021 Stone Soup Champion.
The Stone Soup Luncheon began as a social event to bring together people, food pantries, and businesses in an effort to increase awareness around hunger in Oswego County. Over the years, it has transformed into a fundraiser and food drive to benefit local agencies fighting food insecurity.
All funds and nonperishable food donations collected at the event on November 10 were divided between three local food pantries. Each attendee was able to vote on their favorite soup of the day, provided by several local restaurants.
“We came up with the ‘Golden Ladle’ award a few years ago to recognize the local restaurants who donate soup for the event,” said Kate Davis Pitsley, United Way Resource Development Director. “Every attendee gets one ticket so they can vote for their favorite soup. It’s just a nice way to add a little fun to the event and offer something back to the restaurants.”
Soup donations at the event were provided by Canale’s Restaurant, Oswego Country Club, The Press Box, Vona’s Restaurant, and Skip’s Fish Fry. Other menu items and non-perishable food were provided by C’s Market, Bosco’s, G&C Foods, Dunkin’ Riverview, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale and Giovanni Foods. Additionally, the Oswego Lions Club sponsored a $500 donation and Christ the Good Shepherd Church donated the use of Priory Hall.
“The amount of community support for this event has been incredible,” Davis Pitsley said. “After not holding the event last fall because of COVID-19, we are so thankful that local businesses and volunteers stepped up and came back to help make this luncheon a success.”
Skip’s Fish Fry is open and offers take out and dine-in Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with weekly specials.
Catering is available and look for Skip’s Fish Fry “Mobile Haddock Shack” at local events and select venues.
For more information about Skip’s Fish Fry, please visit them in person at 42 West Second Street, Oswego NY or on Facebook (Skip’sFishFry), on their website (SkipsFishFry.com), or call (315)216-4781.
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