Every bowl tells a story.

Join United Food Bank & Services for the 16th Annual Empty Bowls: Soups at Sunset, an unforgettable evening where food, art, and community come together to help nourish our neighbors throughout Eastern Hillsborough County.

Rooted in the international Empty Bowls movement, this beloved community tradition serves as a powerful reminder of the many bowls that remain empty each day due to food insecurity. Together, we can help change that.

Guests will enjoy signature soups prepared by local restaurant partners, live music, local artists, interactive experiences, and the opportunity to take home a handcrafted bowl created by local students—a meaningful keepsake symbolizing hope, compassion, and the impact we can make together.

Throughout the evening, guests can also bid on one-of-a-kind artist bowls and unique auction items, with every dollar raised supporting United Food Bank & Services' programs that provide nutritious food, essential resources, and hope to children, families, seniors, and veterans across our community.

Whether you attend, sponsor, or make a donation, you're helping ensure that more families have food on the table and brighter tomorrows ahead.

Together, we can fill more than bowls—we can fill lives with hope.

16th Annual Empty Bowls Event: Soups at Sunset

United Food Bank and Services