POCATELLO — The fourth annual Empty Bowls event, hosted by the Pocatello Art’s Council and the Idaho State University Ceramics Department, is Friday. This event, benefiting the Idaho Foodbank, will be held at the Westside Players Warehouse, 1009 S. Second Ave. in Pocatello, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Attendees will have their choice of a variety of handmade artisan bowls to purchase for $25. Along with the purchase of a bowl, you will be able to enjoy your choice of soup and locally-made bread. Local artists created these handmade bowls and donated them to be sold at this annual fundraiser for The Idaho Foodbank.

Local musicians will also be providing entertainment at the event.

Round River Baking and Albertsons are providing the soup and bread for this event.

It is estimated that nearly 9 percent of Idahoans are experiencing food insecurity. For $1, The Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to four meals.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please go to The Idaho Foodbank’s food assistance locator idahofoodbank.org/getfood.