Empty Bowls is our local gala that raises funds for the Arkansas Foodbank.  We are the largest hunger relief organization in the State of Arkansas feeding over 280,000 Arkansans annually.  

The event will feature a selection of handcrafted bowls created by local artists and local students that will be sold that evening.  This tradition shows the impact of the 280,000 neighbors we serve each and every day that would have empty bowls at the dinner table if it were not for individuals and companies that partner with the Arkansas Foodbank.  

Local chefs will provide an array of signature dishes.  There will be a live and silent auction as well as revenue enhancers throughout the event.  

The Arkansas Foodbank has a wonderful reputation in the community and $0.94 of every dollar donated to the Foodbank goes directly to hunger relief.  Each year, we distributed over 40 million pounds of food which equates for over 33 million meals for families, children and seniors.  Currently, 1 in 7 Arkansans and 1 in 5 children in Arkansas are considered to be food insecure, and Arkansas ranks 2nd in the nation for food insecurity.  As you can see, the need is great in our state. 

Empty Bowls raises over 1 million meals for these families. We hope to raise that amount even more in 2024 to help more families.

We hope you will consider joining us!