Purchase handcrafted bowls made by local artists
to provide meals for children facing hunger!

Empty Bowls serves as a reminder of the 1 in 5 children facing hunger in southwest Missouri.
You can purchase beautiful bowls and walk away with a feel-good keepsake knowing you helped end hunger for kids in your community!

Click the “Auction” tab at the very top of the page to start shopping.
All items are a fixed price, no need to register and no bidding will take place. Items cannot be shipped.

Shop for bowls online September 24 – 30, or stop by the in-person event for an exclusive collection at Panera on S. Campbell Ave. on Thursday, October 1 from 3-7 p.m. The first 250 donors (online or in-person) will receive free soup and bread from Panera while supplies last!

Want to help even further? Click on the yellow "Sponsor a Child" button to make an additional donation. All funds raised from this event will support the Weekend Backpack Program, which provides meals and snacks to kids experiencing food insecurity every weekend of the school year.

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