🥣 26th Annual Empty Bowls 🍲💙

Join Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee for the 26th Annual Empty Bowls on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.

This meaningful community event symbolizes the importance of coming together to help fill the bowls of friends and neighbors in need, with proceeds benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee, a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS.

Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch of soup and bread provided by local restaurants and choose a beautiful hand-painted bowl to take home. Every ticket helps support efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity throughout Manatee County.

🎟️ General Admission: $35
⭐ VIP Admission: $50 — includes early bowl selection at 10:30 AM

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee or by calling 941-747-4655.