Event Details
Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Held during national Hunger Action Month, this event is the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s signature fundraiser! Widely recognized as our most popular event, over 1,000 attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread and dessert. Guests also take home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of hunger in our community. Join in on the fun and help us fill empty bowls all year long.
Date and Time:
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location:
FBEM Hunger Solution Center
1939 Howard Ave. Flint, MI 48503
Event Includes:
- Great Food
- Beautiful Pieces of Art
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Local Celebrity Servers
- Online Auction
- Raffle Drawing
- Entertainment
- Soups Provided by Local Restaurants
Tickets:
Ticket includes a simple meal of soup, bread, and dessert PLUS a one-of-a-kind handcrafted bowl by local artisans to serve as a reminder of hunger in our communities.
Ticket Sales Begin July 18, 2025
Members of our dedicated donor club receive early access to tickets!
$40 Pre-Sale
$45 Day of Sale
Sponsors
Sponsorship Levels and Impact
Sponsorship Deadline: 9/8/2025
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
Title Sponsor — $10,000 SOLD
• Recognized throughout print and digital promotions
• Representation in promotional video
• Opportunity for on-site marketing representation
• Prominent acknowledgement on event signage and program
• Numerous opportunities for social media engagement, digital recognition and more
• 14 event tickets
Presenting Sponsor — $7,500
• Recognition in promotional video
• Opportunity for on-site marketing representation
• Prominent acknowledgement on event signage and program
• Numerous opportunities for social media engagement, digital recognition and more
• 12 event tickets
MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
Platinum Sponsors — $5,000
• Opportunity for on-site marketing representation
• Full-page ad in program
• Special acknowledgement on event signage & social media
• 10 event tickets
Gold Sponsors — $2,500
• Full-page ad in program
• Recognition on event signage & social media
• 8 event tickets
Silver Sponsors — $1,500
• Half-page ad in program
• Recognition on event signage & social media
• 6 event tickets
Bronze Sponsors — $1,000
• Half-page ad in program
• Recognition on event signage & social media
• 4 event tickets
Pewter Sponsors — $500
• Logo featured collectively in program
• Recognition on event signage & social media
• 2 event tickets
Want to donate an item to our event?
For Empty Bowls, we are looking for licensed kitchens who wish to donate soup, bread or dessert to our event. We also have a large silent auction on display during the event that we are always looking for new items to add!*
*Please note that the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan has the right to deny a donation for any reason
Thank you to our sponsors!
TITLE SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
PEWTER SPONSOR
*Logos are meant for educational purposes only.
More Information
A peak into last years' Empty Bowls
A Special Thanks to 
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Cooking Demos
Provided by Chef Nate Brown and the DREAMS program.
A Special Thank You to our Food Donors
List Coming Soon
Contact Us
For additional Information or questions about the event, please contact
Kaitlyn McGlaughlin- Development Coordinator. Call (810) 396-0241 or email kmcglaughlin@fbem.us.
For additional information about the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, visit www.fbem.org or call (810) 239-4441