Waynesburg U. to host Empty Bowls event in Waynesburg

This event was started by students with a hope to raise awareness around food insecurity right here in our neighborhood. We appreciate all of the support and donations we have received to make this event successful."

Waynesburg University will host its Greene County Empty Bowls luncheon and fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 303 West High Street in Waynesburg.

Pre-sale tickets are available online for $15 per person at waynesburg.edu/emptybowls. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets will also be available for $20 at the door.

The event will feature all-you-can-eat soup and a variety of raffle baskets available for auction. Each adult ticket will also receivea ceramic bowl made by students and members of the community included with their purchase. All proceeds will go to benefit the local Greene County school districts through the Community Foundation of Greene County's Weekend Food Program.

"Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement that we are excited to bring to our community once again," said Adrienne Tharp, assistant dean of Student Development at Waynesburg University. "This event was started by students with a hope to raise awareness around food insecurity right here in our neighborhood. We appreciate all of the support and donations we have received to make this event successful."

The University has hosted the Empty Bowls fundraising event since 2014, with a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, students and staff are looking forward to the opportunity to host the event in a more central location within the community to allow for easier access for community members to attend.

For more information, contact Michaelena Hammond at [email protected] or Tharp at [email protected].