Local ceramic artists have begun to fire up their kilns for the 9th year
to help hungry children across Henderson County. The Empty Bowls organization will serve
a community meal benefiting the Flat Rock Backpack Program Sunday, May 17, in the Parish
Hall of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock.
Advanced tickets are strongly recommended for the two seatings: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Attendees of the event may come any time during their seating window.
Each ticket includes your choice of one hand-crafted bowl (all donated by area potters) and a
soup-based meal with a variety of soups, breads, and homemade cookies. For those wishing
to eat at home, take-away is an available option.
Tickets are $30 per person. Children under 12 eat free. Limited tickets may be available at the
door on the day of the event. Tickets are available for purchase online at
www.stjohnflatrock.org/empty-bowls.
Debby Staton, Flat Rock Backpack Program Coordinator said, “We are deeply appreciative
of our community who keep us on their radar, always willing to pitch in as we continue
meeting the needs of those who are food insecure.”
Please join us for this fun community event. Donations are gratefully accepted throughout the
year. The Flat Rock Backpack Program has 501c-3 non-profit status with 100% of money
collected going to feed children in six schools every weekend.
The Parish Hall is located across the street from the church at 1905 Greenville Highway. For
more information write to emptybowls@stjohnflatrock.org or visit www.stjohnflatrock.org.
