Nearly one in five people in Jackson and Macon counties fall beneath the poverty line, and one in four children in Western North Carolina face hunger on a regular basis.

On September 25, please join the International Friendship Center's Highlands Food Pantry and Highlands First Presbyterian Church, as we host the 11th Annual Empty Bowls event to fight hunger in our community. Now more than ever, we need your help to keep our neighbors from having empty bowls on their tables. The Food Pantry is staffed by its 70+ volunteers, and feeds more than 4,000 people a year.

Due to Covid-19 precautions and in an effort to keep our volunteers and supporters healthy, Empty Bowls will be a drive-thru event. We are looking forward to safely offering handmade ceramic bowls and delicious soups and dessert donated by our favorite local chefs and restaurants to all attendees.

Please check our Facebook page for updates regarding logistics. 

Click “Add to Cart” to purchase tickets, thank you for your support!