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Filling Empty Bowls
Written By: Jenny King | Issue: 2017/09 - September | Photograph By: Marjorie Christiansen Photography
The Highlands and Cashiers areas have been graced with an abundance of blessings. Our weather is moderate, our natural surroundings are spectacular, and our communities are generous. That generosity will be spotlighted on Sunday, October 1, for two Empty Bowls events.
Empty Bowls started as a school project in Michigan and is now an international event to raise awareness of food insecurity right where we live. The Food Pantry of Highlands and Fishes and Loaves Food Bank in Cashiers are the beneficiaries of the fundraiser and all monies will help feed the hungry at home.
There are many people who volunteer their time at our food pantries because they understand that hunger is not limited to larger metropolitan areas. Many of our neighbors are not able to provide enough food for themselves and their families and we can all help. It’s not always feasible to physically volunteer at The Food Pantry or Fishes and Loaves, but there are many other ways to share.
Donations of food and personal care items are always welcomed, as are financial contributions. Empty Bowls is a unique way to join with others who want to do their part.
For a nominal fee you will be served a humble meal of soup and bread in one-of-a-kind handmade bowls.
These bowls are the creation of local potters, particularly The Bascom Art Center’s Dave Drake Studio Barn Members and the Western Carolina Woodturners, who give of their time, talent, and materials. Attendees will be able to take a bowl home with them as a tangible reminder of their generosity.
In Highlands, Empty Bowls is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 A.M.; soup is provided by local restaurants. The cost is $20 per person. In Cashiers, The Orchard Restaurant is hosting the lunch from noon until 2:00 P.M. and a $20 donation is requested.
To learn more, contact Andrea Smith at The International Friendship Center (828) 526-0890 in Highlands or call Carole Stork in Cashiers at (828) 743-3222.
