Empty Bowls to benefit Kent County Food Pantry - MyEasternShoreMD

Empty Bowls to benefit Kent County Food Pantry - MyEasternShoreMD

CHESTERTOWN — The public is invited to attend the ninth annual Empty Bowls Wednesday, April 17 at Christ United Methodist Church, 401 High St. in Chestertown.

This community event, sponsored by the RiverArts Clay Studio, serves as a fundraiser for the Kent County Food Pantry.

Reservations are required, and the public is urged to purchase early, as seating is limited, the release states. There are two seatings, at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

For tickets, go online at chestertownriverarts.net and click on events, or call the RiverArts gallery at 410-778-6300.

For the price of a $25 ticket, $10 for students with ID, guests will receive a meal of soup, bread and dessert in a keepsake handmade pottery bowl.

"RiverArts Clay Studio potters create the bowls, which are a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. No one should go to bed hungry," a news release states.

The Chestertown Ukulele Club will provide entertainment during the event.

This event is sponsored by RiverArts, the Christ United Methodist Church, Bookplate, Carl’s Bake Shop, Figg’s Ordinary, Evergrain Bread Company, Germaine’s, Hegland Glass, MassoniArt, Mimi’s Closet, Peaceful World Enterprises and Welcome Home.