Potters and artisans of Henderson County will present the second annual Empty Bowls event benefiting the Flat Rock Backpack Program on Sunday, April 29th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Parish House at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church.
The church is located at 1905 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Tickets are $25 per person or $50 for families. Come choose a handmade pottery bowl to keep and enjoy a simple meal of soup, breads, and desserts knowing you are supporting children with hunger needs across Henderson County.
Area potters and school groups are making and donating pottery bowls for this event, and local restaurants and bakers will prepare and donate soups, breads, and desserts for our meal. All funds go directly to purchase supplemental food to be sent home on weekends with school children.
Serving 160-190 children identified by their schools as being food insecure, the Backpack Program is now in its 9th year as a volunteer organization funded through grants, donations, and fundraisers such as Empty Bowls. This event raised over $7,000 last year, approximately one-third of the yearly Backpack budget.
If you are interested in donating handmade pottery bowls, please call Carol Freeman at 703 505-5247. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please call Mary Satterfield at 864 616-2698.
Tickets are available at the Parish House of St. John in the Wilderness. For more information call 828 693-9783.