From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the public can peruse bowls in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. Each Empty Bowl costs $15, includes a modest lunch and pays forward a 90-meal buying power to Facing Hunger Foodbank.
“We are so grateful for the commitment of those involved with Empty Bowls,” said Bethany Freeman, director of development and communications for Facing Hunger Foodbank. “The impact of all the hands that have worked on this event through the years is tremendous.”
To date, the local movement has provided more than one million meals to food-insecure men, women and children in the food bank’s 17-county service area across West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
“The effects may never been seen by those who have volunteered or purchased bowls, but the lives they are touching is life-changing,” Freeman said.
Parking for Empty Bowls is available at the rear of the church at 1015 5th Ave. An elevator makes the event accessible. Tax-deductible donations are accepted by cash or check to Christian Associates. For more information, visit www.marshall.edu/emptybowls or www.facebook.com/huntingtonemptybowls.
Huntington’s Empty Bowls is made possible by Marshall University, the Keramos Potters Guild, the Huntington Museum of Art, First Presbyterian Church, Christian Associates, B’nai Sholom Congregation, Coca-Cola Inc., and the donations received from many local restaurants, bakeries, churches, organizations and individuals.
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Photo: Huntington’s 13th annual Empty Bowls will take place Friday, April 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Huntington.