St. Augustine’s Empty the Bowls event is merging delicious culinary delights with fine art ceramics and music at the Art House on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Proceeds fund Epic-Cure and the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank to help combat food insecurity.
“It’s important to recognize that people living in our community may be unable to fill their bowls and provide nourishing meals for themselves and their families,” Melissa Noeth, owner of The Art House, said in a news release. “I was inspired when I learned about the Empty Bowls project, which is an international movement to assist in alleviating hunger in local communities.”
Guests will select a locally handmade ceramic bowl made in-studio at The Art House to fill with tasty foods prepared by two local culinary stars, Chef Gaston Buschiazzo from Café Buena Onda and Chef Barry Honan, the force behind Lotus Noodle Bar.
“As a society, we have the means and the moral obligation to ensure that no one goes hungry,” Honan told the St. Augustine Record. “I’ve always believed that if we have the power to help someone in need, we should. Food insecurity is a solvable issue, and with the right community-driven initiatives and public policies, we can work towards making hunger a thing of the past in America.”
Sunny Mulford, Epic-Cure’s co-founder and executive director, underscored the event as an inspiration in the fight against to alleviate food insecurity and hunger.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Art House for hosting this event and to Lotus Noodle Bar & Buena Onda Café for their generous food donations,” she said.
“It’s on all of us to get involved, whether by supporting food banks, advocating for living wages, or volunteering our time,” Honan said. “Every bit of effort can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors facing food insecurity. Together, we can build a more just and equitable food system that provides nourishment and dignity for all.”
In the release, The Art House recognized the local businesses who donated their time and talents to the evening of Empty Bowls, including Buena Onda, Lotus Noodle Bar, Dog Rose Brewing Co., St Johns Illuminations, Laguna Clay, Tula Rose Floral Design and musician Jeremy Weinglass.
Established in 2018 by Ken and Sunny Mulford, Epic-Cure’s 100% volunteer workforce feeds northeast Florida’s underserved communities, including those living in St. Augustine. The nonprofit combats food waste and food insecurity simultaneously, serving as both a food rescue organization and redistribution center.
Ken Mulford, the organizations chief financial officer, describes Epic-Cure’s approach as simple yet transformative.
“We bring free, nutritious food directly into disadvantaged neighborhoods through mobile distributions, and open our warehouse allowing families to choose the foods they need in a dignified, grocery-store-style setting,” he said in a news release.
Tickets for Empty the Bowls cost $65 per person and include a handcrafted bowl, the meal, and a beverage of your choice including beer, wine and nonalcoholic options.
To purchase tickets, go to www.904arthouse.com/upcomingevents/empty-bowls-event.
This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: Empty the Bowls fundraiser aims take a bite out of hunger
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