By Nicole June
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Organizers for the annual Empty Bowls community meal say tickets are available at the door for the lunch and dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
The Empty Bowls Clarksville program, now in its 11th year, has raised more than $200,000 since its inception to support nonprofit food programs in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts proclaimed Feb. 26, 2019, as Empty Bowls- HOPE NOT HUNGER Day.
Pitts presented the proclamation to members of the Empty Bowls Clarksville program at Loaves and Fishes.
Photos courtesy of City of Clarksville Government
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Volunteers are encouraged to paint unique bowls to be sold at a fundraiser at area churches later this month. Each bowl represents a meal to help feed the less fortunate in our community.
During the culminating event on Feb. 26, local churches will open their doors to ticket holders to offer a simple meal of hot soup and bread to raise money for the organization. Trinity Episcopal, Grace Lutheran, and New Providence Methodist Churches will serve lunch while dinner will be served at Immaculate Conception Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, First Presbyterian, Sango United Methodist, and Salem United Methodist Churches.
Tickets for Empty Bowls are $15 and can be purchased at any of the host churches or Sango Pharmacy on Madison St. Tickets for Salem United Methodist Church can be picked up at the Medicine Shoppe on Highway 48. You can also purchase tickets online.
To learn more about Empty Bowls Clarksville, visit them on Facebook or email Emptybowlsclarksville@gmail.com.
To learn more about Loaves & Fishes of Clarksville, make a donation, or volunteer, visit the official website or follow them on Facebook.