Empty Bowls Annual Fundraiser

Please join us as a Sponsor of the 2025 Empty Bowls Annual Fundraiser benefiting Fifth Street Ministries, on November 16, 2025, from 11 am – 1:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 125 N Meeting Street in Statesville.

For over 10 years, Empty Bowls has been a cherished tradition in our community—bringing together local artisans, restaurants, families, and businesses to enjoy a warm meal of specialty soups, take home a hand-crafted artisan bowl by CrEaTe Pottery of Statesville, NC, and most importantly, support the life-changing mission of Fifth Street Ministries. This event isn’t just about soup and bowls—it’s about providing shelter, meals, and hope to our

neighbors in need. Last FY we served over 64,000 meals in our Community Kitchen.

In addition to inviting our neighbors to join us for this special event, our Corporate Sponsors are essential to our overall success. A $500 corporate sponsorship will provide over 300 meals to families and individuals in need. Beyond helping those in need, a generous sponsorship from our local businesses will gain positive visibility to hundreds of community members, local media, attendees, and other donors. Here's what a corporate sponsorship will receive:

• Public Appreciation – Recognition on our website, social media, and event marketing.

• Acknowledgement at the Event – Your name and/or logo displayed alongside your artisan bowl.

• Support a Shared Experience – Event guests will purchase your sponsored artisan bowl to treasure and then enjoy homemade soup as part of a community meal.

• Tax Benefits – Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

To become a sponsor for this important event, CLICK THIS LINK or contact our executive director, Tamara Roach at (704) 872-4045 or email troach@fifthstreetministries.com.

Our 10th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is an important to support the wonderful work taking place at Fifth Street Ministries. Please help us by making a donation today.