Prattville Art With a Heart Feb. 21 Fundraiser Benefits Food Bank

Prattville Creative Arts Center will hold its annual Art With a Heart fundraiser on Feb. 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., combining a community soup luncheon with an art sale to support the Autauga Interfaith Care Center food bank. For a donation of $15 or more, attendees receive a serving of soup presented in handcrafted bowls made by local artists, a pairing designed to send both a meal and a message about local need and local creativity.

The centerpiece of the event is the Soup Cook-Off, where local chefs and teams will compete for the Golden Bowl, the Silver Ladle, and the People’s Choice awards. Organizers have invited chefs, community cooking teams, and vendors to register and participate, creating an event that showcases culinary skill while directing proceeds to food bank restocking. In addition to the cook-off, the fundraiser will include an art sale featuring works by Prattville-area makers; proceeds from sales and donations will funnel to the Autauga Interfaith Care Center to help replenish pantry shelves.

This event blends two practical local priorities: supporting artists and shore up the safety net for residents facing food insecurity. The format turns a modest donation into multiple community returns: donors receive a meal and a handmade bowl that supports local arts, while the food bank receives financial and in-kind support that increases its capacity to serve families across Autauga County. Local vendors and cooks gain exposure and sales opportunities, which can be meaningful in a seasonal economy where artists and small food businesses rely on community events for revenue.

For Prattville residents, the fundraiser offers immediate, tangible ways to help: attend between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., donate $15 or more for a soup serving and bowl, or sign up as a cook, vendor, or volunteer through the Prattville Creative Arts Center. The cook-off prizes give neighborhood teams an added incentive to mobilize friends, customers, and social networks to attend.

Art With a Heart is a practical reminder that local economies function through reciprocal support: buying a bowl of soup is also an act of community investment. The event will both restock the Autauga Interfaith Care Center and spotlight Prattville artists and culinary talent, making Feb. 21 an opportunity to contribute directly to local hunger relief while supporting creative entrepreneurs.