Annual 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser offers opportunity to support local pantries and sample local favorites

By: Susanne Barthel

Posted: Oct 13, 2024 6:00 AM CDT

NOW: Annual ’Empty Bowls’ fundraiser offers opportunity to support local pantries and sample local favorites

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser helps support NourishMKE Food Centers.

Every year, its pantries feed more than 50,000 people. Empty Bowls is one of its largest fundraisers.

For $30, visitors will grab a bowl that's been crafted by a local artisan and eat start eating soup. Each bowl comes with two free soup tickets. Addition soups are available for $2 each.

The event runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. at the MSOE Kern Center.