Empty Bowls

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania is hosting the First Annual Empty Bowls event which will serve up a simple meal of soup and bread as a reminder that too many people throughout our region are facing hunger with “empty bowls”.

With the price of admission, guests will enjoy a selection of 12 delicious flavors of soups from The Cork 1794, Molly Brannigan's, Skunk and Goat, The Brewerie at Union Station, Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Wegmans and Whole Foods Co-op. Guests will also enjoy freshly baked bread and cookies from Giant Eagle, Sam's Club and Tasty Bakes.

The event will also feature live entertainment by Mambo.

More than 400 handmade bowls were donated from the Edinboro Clay Club, Mercyhurst University, Claytopia, Neighborhood Art House, Erie High School, Fairview High School, Erie Clay Space, Allen Stoneware, Mercyhurst High School, Collegiate Academy, Main Street Art and Campbells Pottery. All guests in attendance select a hand-made bowl to take home as a reminder that many of our neighbors need our help to fill their "empty bowls".

This event is not possible without the support of our generous sponsors!

Platinum Bowl Sponsor

iHeartMEDIA

Gold Bowl Sponsors

Erie News Now
PNC Bank
Northwest Bank

Silver Bowl Sponsors

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
Knights of St John
Paragon Print
AMERICO Federal Credit Union

Bronze Bowl Sponsors

Society of Holy Trinity
North East Foreign War Veterans Club, Inc.
Proshort Stamping Services, Inc.
Mary F. Adiutori Enterprises
South Erie Turners