–El Camino Homeless Organization is holding its annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, April 29, at Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. New this year is a drive-through pick-up from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features delectable soups, stews, and chowders from local restaurant chefs and artisan breads from local bakeries.
Reprising their role are local celebrities coming to serve attendees in their cars. Each meal includes soup and bread for a family of four and desserts too.
Tickets are available for purchase through the ECHO website at www.echoshelter.org/empty-bowls-2021 for a family meal serving four people for $50 or $60 with a souvenir hand-crafted empty bowl. Everyone is encouraged to participate to support ECHO and its mission of helping those facing homelessness in our community.