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 17, 2026
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.
$40 Pre-Sale
$45 Day of Sale
Sponsors
Thank you to your sponsors!
Sponsorship Deadline: 9/4/2026
Title Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Pewter Sponsor
Sponsors
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
More Information
A peek into last year's 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
Gillian Batterbee - Development Coordinator. Call (810) 396-0241 or email gbatterbee@fbem.us.
For additional information about the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, visit www.fbem.org or call (810) 239-4441.