Celebrating Family Promise of Philadelphia’s 32 years of helping families and providing homes!

William Penn Charter School proudly hosts The 23nd annual Empty Bowl Dinner to benefit Family Promise of Philadelphia (FPP).

Please join us for an all-you-can-eat feast of fresh soups, breads, and desserts. Enjoy a family-friendly evening of activities and live entertainment while supporting FPP's mission to end family homelessness, one family at a time.

After you've enjoyed your evening, you'll be able to take home one of the hand-made ceramic bowls crafted by the students themselves. Every night, 1,000 Philadelphia children go without a meal or a place to call home and your Empty Bowl will be a reminder of how you helped to change that by attending our event. Seating is limited - so purchase your tickets in advance!

This Empty Bowl Dinner is made possible by our generous sponsors: Sports Reference, Elfants Wissahickon Realtors, Giant Food Stores, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church | Chestnut Hill and Temple Health - Chestnuthill Hospital and we are extremely grateful for their support. Thank you!

EBD Arrival Information:

Address: William Penn Charter (3000 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144)

Enter via the Back Entrance:
Please use the back entrance of Penn Charter, located at the intersection of Coulter Street and Fox Street.
Follow the Signs:
As you approach the school, look for signs indicating "Penn Charter School" and "Empty Bowl Dinner." Volunteers from EBD will also be on hand to assist you.
Parking Details:
A parking lot is available near the back entrance. Please ensure you park in designated areas. It will be the Middle School parking lot.

Please review the FPP's Photo Waiver Form

Empty Bowl Dinner 2024

Celebrating Family Promise of Philadelphia’s 32 years of helping families and providing homes!