2025 Empty Bowls Event

In 1990 a high school art teacher in Michigan helped his students solve a problem. They were searching for a way to raise funds to support a food drive. What evolved was a class project to make ceramic bowls for a fundraising meal. Guests were served a simple meal of soup and bread, and were invited to keep the bowl as a reminder of hunger in the world.

By the following year the originators had developed this concept into Empty Bowls, a project to provide support for food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations that fight hunger. The Imagine /RENDER Group, a 501(c)3 organization, was created to promote the project. Since then, Empty Bowls events have been held throughout the world, and millions of dollars have been raised to combat hunger.

As a participant of our event, you will also select a hand-painted and /or -crafted ceramic bowl designed by professional potters, school and university art classes, sample delicious soup and bread while listening to live music. As in Michigan, you will take the bowls home as a reminder that SOMEONE’S BOWL IS ALWAYS EMPTY.

With your Empty Bowls ticket:

• Choose a one-of-a-kind artisan-created bowl to keep.
• Enjoy delicious food and desserts.
• Groove with live music.
• Win cool stuff with raffles and a silent auction.
• Celebrate our annual Cornucopia Award Winner.

Google "Empty Bowls" to see more about this worldwide movement!