Empty Bowls

Please join Rising Hope United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 1 at 5pm, to talk about food insecurity, support the Rising Hope community, and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup in a handcrafted ceramic bowl.

Join us for a hybrid online and in-person event to learn about food insecurity in Fairfax County and ways you can help, all while enjoying a delicious bowl of soup in a handcrafted ceramic bowl.

For a donation of $50, you can join Rising Hope in-person at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church or online via Zoom. Your soup will be served in a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl - hot if you plan to join in person or in a take-away container that you can enjoy at home! Donated by a variety of local artisans and ceramicists, these bowls are yours to keep.

Our chef for the night is Sergeant First Class (SFC) John L. Densham, Jr. He has served as the chef to the Secretary of Defense’s Executive Mess and was part of the gold-winning team at the 2016 Culinary Olympics. 

In addition to his delicious creations, we will hear from local leaders on food issues as well as those at Rising Hope about what they are doing to ensure no one goes hungry.