September 29, 2023 3:50 a.m.

Feeding Umpqua, a program of the United Community Action Network, will have their Empty Bowls Project Dinner Fundraiser on Monday October 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Joyce Morgan Food Distribution Center on UCAN’s campus, just north of Roseburg.

Feeding Umpqua Director Sarah McGregor said Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. McGregor said the basic premise is simple: potters and other craftspeople, educators, and community members work with the community to create handcrafted bowls. Attendees select a bowl and enjoy a meal of soup and bread. At the end of the evening, they can choose to keep their bowl or donate it back for future years. Funds raised locally will go to support Feeding Umpqua, which distributes nearly two million pounds of food annually to over 30 food sites throughout the county. McGregor said every month, nearly 18,000 individuals receive food through those locations.

Around a dozen local restaurants are participating in this year’s event. The evening will include music with local wine available as well.

Tickets are $35 per person or $40 at the door. They can be purchased at www.ucanfillemptybowls.com