Empty Bowl fundraisers address food insecurity in New Jersey and Wisconsin

Community events centered on the ‘Empty Bowl’ concept are being held to combat food insecurity in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In Flemington, New Jersey, the 29th annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser was held at the Flemington Area Food Pantry. The event featured food donated by local vendors and handcrafted bowls from local potters. Attendees received a handmade bowl in exchange for a donation, serving as a symbolic reminder of the families struggling with hunger. Hunterdon County Commissioner Jeff Kuhl noted that the pantry provides services beyond meal distribution, including nutrition and health support through a client-choice model and delivery services for homebound seniors.

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the NourishMKE network of food pantries is hosting an Empty Bowls event on November 1. The fundraiser allows participants to sample soups prepared by local chefs, with proceeds supporting the NourishMKE network. Participants receive handmade bowls crafted by local artists as part of the event.