Empty Bowls returns to Waynesville for eighth year on March 26

Empty Bowls returns to Waynesville on March 26 at Long's Chapel, hosted by Haywood Pathways.

Empty Bowls will return to Waynesville on March 26 at Long's Chapel. The event is hosted by Haywood Pathways and marks its eighth year. Attendees can sample soup, keep a handmade bowl, and listen to live music. Organizers say the fundraiser supports work addressing hunger and homelessness. Key details: - Date and location: March 26 at Long's Chapel in Waynesville, with afternoon and evening slots. - Host: Haywood Pathways is organizing the event. - Activities: Attendees may dip spoons into soup, keep a handmade bowl, and enjoy live music, with food provided by local restaurants. - Purpose: Officials reported the event is the organization's big annual fundraiser to support its food truck and shelter services and to share its story; Julie Cloninger, Assistant Director of Haywood Pathways, is quoted on the event's importance. - Tickets: Lunch tickets are reported at $35 and dinner tickets at $50, and tickets were noted as still available. Summary: The event is intended to raise funds for Haywood Pathways' services for people experiencing hunger and homelessness, and to increase community engagement. Undetermined at this time whether additional details or changes will be announced before the March 26 event.