MARTIN, Tenn. (Heartland News) - An event supporting food security is returning for its 23rd year to Martin, Tennessee on October 17.
The Martin Empty Bowls event, sponsored by the UT Martin Department of Visual Theatre Arts, will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion in downtown Martin.
Attendees can purchase a handcrafted bowl with a $15 minimum donation. Proceeds will go towards WE CARE Ministries with its mission to support food security in the community.
There will also be a thrift store pop-up, ceramics, local shopping, music, giveaways and kids’ art projects.
The event is based on the Empty Bowl Project, founded to raise money and awareness for hunger-relief charities and food banks.
For more information, call the Dept. of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-7400 or WE CARE Ministries at 731-587-6257.
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