AMERICUS, Ga., Oct. 23 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news release:

AMERICUS, Ga. (Oct. 23, 2026) - Faculty and students in the Department of Visual Arts at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) are joining forces with Harvest of Hope Food Pantry and local restaurants for the 13th annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual fundraiser brings together art, food and community generosity to help fight hunger in the Americus area.

The event will take place at Harvest of Hope Food Pantry, located at 606 McGarrah St. in Americus, Ga. and is organized by GSW's ceramics program and Artists United, the department's student organization.

More than 200 handcrafted ceramic bowls...