Empty Bowls was once again a tremendous success! Together, we raised a record $112,000 to support hunger relief programs in Channel One’s 14-county region. This annual event is a powerful reminder that over 76,000 of our neighbors—families, seniors, and children—face food insecurity each day. Your support truly makes a difference!
About Event
As part of this to-go style, pre-order only event, participants enjoy gourmet soups and bread from local restaurants as well as hand–painted bowls, serving as a reminder of those who may not know where their next meal will come from. Empty Bowls 2026 was a huge success, raising over $112,000! This success is a testament to the loyalty of our attendees and, of course, supporters like you.
All funds raised from the 22nd annual event in 2026 will be put back into our community and will directly benefit those who are facing food insecurity in our region.
About Event
As part of this to-go style, pre-order only event, participants will enjoy gourmet soups and bread from local restaurants as well as hand–painted bowls, serving as a reminder of those who may not know where their next meal will come from. Empty Bowls To-Go 2025 event was a huge success, raising over $100,000 for the first time in the events history! This success is a testament to the loyalty of our attendees and, of course, supporters like you.
All funds raised from the 22nd annual event in 2026 will be put back into our community and will directly benefit those who are facing food insecurity in our region.
Feel free to reach out to Jessica Sund, Director of Development and Communications, at [email protected] or 507-424-1729 with any questions about Empty Bowls.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us and share in the awareness and marketing benefits associated with supporting this vital community resource that provides more than 15 million pounds of food across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Businesses and community groups of all sizes are encouraged to learn more about our Empty Bowls sponsorship opportunities. Feel free to reach out to Jessica Sund, Director of Development and Communications, at [email protected] or 507-424-1729 with any questions about Empty Bowls.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us and share in the awareness and marketing benefits associated with supporting this vital community resource that provides more than 15 million pounds of food across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Businesses and community groups of all sizes are encouraged to learn more about our Empty Bowls To-Go sponsorship opportunities or view this year’s sponsors.
Paint Your Own Bowl
Paint a custom bowl and donate it to Channel One’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser! Jessica’s Paint Your Own Pottery has to-go bowl painting art kits available year-round. For instructions, visit jessicaspyop.com/channel-one or reach out to Jessica Taylor at (507)-405-0557.
Paint Your Own Bowl
Paint a custom bowl and donate it to Channel One’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser! Jessica’s Paint Your Own Pottery has to-go bowl painting art kits available year-round. For instructions, visit jessicaspyop.com/channel-one or reach out to Jessica Taylor at (507)-405-0557.
