Making Bowls That Will Not Be Empty

Potters from Clay Connection, Herndon Community Center, Clay Cafe of Chantilly and Bowman Arts and Crafts Center are busy making handcrafted ceramic soup bowls as their way of supporting an Empty Bowls fundraiser on April 13. The event will help fight hunger and help those facing food emergencies.

RCC ceramics instructor Deb Joder says she likes giving back.

“We enjoy using our artistic talent to help those in our community who need help making ends meet," she said.

 Cathy Water, Empty Bowls chair, says she appreciates the help - and one-of-a-kind pottery,

“We couldn’t do this event without their beautiful bowls," she said. " They are part of a total community effort that makes this fundraiser so special."

Empty Bowls benefit supper for hunger relief and will be held on Friday, April 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m at Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Rd in Herndon.

Proceeds will go to FOOD for OTHERS. For a minimum of $20, guests choose a handmade pottery bowl and receive a simple supper of soup, bread, a beverage and a dessert. 

The bowl is theirs to keep as a reminder that there are “empty bowls” in our community.

Tickets may be purchased by sending a check for $20 per ticket made out to FOOD for OTHERS and mailed to Giving Circle of HOPE at P.O. Box 8832, Reston, VA 20195 no later than April 5.  They are also for sale at the offices of Floris United Methodist Church and  Tickets will be available to purchase the night of the event.