Chestnut Hill College to Host Empty Bowl Dinner November 18, 2010

Chestnut Hill College, in partnership with the Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network (NPIHN), will sponsor the 12th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. in Sorgenti Arena, located at 9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia. For a small fee, diners can select a hand-crafted bowl and enjoy fare from over 59 restaurants and bakeries in the Philadelphia area. At the end of the evening, diners take home their empty bowl as a reminder of those who face hunger every day. All proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network (NPIHN), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food and shelter to local homeless families.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and children, and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For additional information, please call the Philadelphia Hospitality Network at 215-247-4663.