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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, nearly 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 19, 2024

Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Dinner: 4:00 pm - 7:00 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:

A $30 ticket entitles you to 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.

Sponsors

Sponsorship Levels and Impact

Sponsorship Deadline: 9/9/2024

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!*