Empty Bowls

Empty Bowls is a beloved community event that brings together local restaurants, potters, volunteers, and neighbors to support hunger relief in our region. Each guest receives:

One selection from a variety of specialty soups, donated by local restaurants

An artisan bowl of your choosing, provided by local artists

An opportunity to share a meal in fellowship with your neighbors, in support of Mother Hubbard's Cupboard's food pantry and Good Shepherd Center's soup kitchen

All proceeds from Empty Bowls support both Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and Good Shepherd Center. Your support helps Mother Hubbard's Cupboard provide nonperishable groceries and essential items through its Food Pantry and helps Good Shepherd Center serve hot meals through the Soup Kitchen and offer fresh produce and staples through the Grocery Giveaway. Together, your generosity ensures that neighbors across our community remain nourished and cared for. Tickets are $50, and sponsorship opportunities are available. We look forward to welcoming the community for this meaningful, long-standing tradition of compassion and support.

Purchase tickets and sponsorships here: https://goodshepherdwilmington.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/EmptyBowls2026/tabid/1562759/Default.aspx