Event At-a-Glance

Held during Hunger Action Month, this signature fundraiser brings together more than 1,000 guests for a simple meal of soup, bread, and dessert. Attendees also take home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of hunger in our community. Join us and help 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

Locally Handcrafted Bowls

More than 1,000 bowls are created locally each year, with the majority made by the talented artists and students at the Flint Institute of Arts. The FIA works year-round to craft these unique bowls, making them a meaningful and cherished part of the event. To learn more about the FIA, click here.

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.

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.