Our annual Empty Bowls event at the John C. Campbell Folk School will take place on March 28, 2026. We are excited to continue this meaningful tradition and raise awareness about hunger in our communities. All proceeds from the event will benefit food banks serving Clay and Cherokee counties, including the Sharing Center in Murphy, Matt’s Ministry, the Cherokee County Food Bank, and the Clay County Food Pantry.

Thanks to community support and generous donations, the Folk School’s annual Empty Bowls event raised more than $9,000 in 2025 to support local food insecurity efforts.

Empty Bowls tickets will be available February 15, 2026.