🥣 25th Annual Empty Bowls
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Join Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee for the 25th Annual Empty Bowls, benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee. For 40 years, The Food Bank has fed neighbors in need and this community tradition helps ensure every bowl and every heart is filled.

Enjoy soup and bread provided by local restaurants and take home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of the many still facing hunger. Every ticket directly supports hunger relief in Manatee County.

🎟️ Tickets:
– General Admission: $35 in advance | $40 day of
– VIP Admission: $50 in advance | $60 day of (includes early bowl selection at 10:30 AM)

Want to help even more? Become a sponsor or donate soup to make this year’s Empty Bowls the most impactful yet.