Event At-a-Glance
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: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 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 Admission Includes: A simple meal: Soup, Bread, & Dessert, a One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Bowl from a Local Artisan, Cooking Demonstrations, Local Celebrity Servers, Online Auction, Raffle Drawing, Entertainment, and More!
$40 Pre-Sale | $45 Day of Sale
Partners in Ending Hunger
Our sponsors make this event possible. Explore our current partners or join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. Sponsorship Deadline: 9/4/2026. For questions about sponsorships, contact Development Director, Edwin Servil, at eservil@fbem.us.
Title Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Pewter Sponsor
In-kind Donations
Help Fill the Table
From soup, bread, and desserts to auction items, your donation helps create a memorable event while supporting our mission. For questions or to make a donation, contact Development Director, Edwin Servil, at eservil@fbem.us.
*Please note that the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan has the right to deny a donation for any reason.
Highlights from Previous Years
Cooking Demos
Provided by Chef Nate Brown and the DREAMS program.
Connect With Us
For additional Information or questions about the event, please contact Edwin Servil - Development Director. Call (810) 396-0223 or email eservil@fbem.us. For additional information about the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, visit www.fbem.org or call (810) 239-4441.