Empty Bowls Celebrating 25 Years — Feeding Community. Feeding Opportunity. Tickets On Sale Now!

For 25 years, Empty Bowls has reflected a simple truth inspired by the stone soup story: when each of us contributes what we can, something powerful is created for all.

What began as a shared meal has grown into a lasting community tradition — one that supports both immediate food access and pathways to opportunity through Second Harvest’s Providence programs.

This year’s 25th anniversary celebration features a curated menu of soups inspired by the event’s history, thoughtfully prepared by Providence chefs and students. Each ticket includes two servings of soup and two handcrafted pottery bowls created by artists from Sawtooth School for Visual Art, local artisans, and community partners — lasting reminders of the role we each play in nourishing our neighbors.

Your meal also includes fresh bread, a sweet dessert, and the option to add a bottle of wine.

As we mark this milestone year, we honor the many hands that have shaped Empty Bowls — and invite you to help carry the story forward.

Drive-Thru Pickup
Wednesday, April 22
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Second Harvest Food Bank Headquarters

Reserve your tickets now to be part of the next chapter.

EMPTY BOWLS 2026 SOUP SELECTIONS​

Tomato Bisque (V, GF) ​

San Marzano tomatoes, heavy cream, and fresh basil combine in a creamy, luxurious bisque. With the addition of a little goat cheese, it's a fine dining experience in the comfort of your home.

Butternut Squash Bisque

(Vegan, GF)

​Butternut squash, roasted red peppers, coconut milk, and jasmine rice create a rich and creamy pureed bisque. A guilt-free escape that carries some island vibes.​

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Poblano Chicken Corn Chowder

(Contains Chicken / Pork, GF)​

Onions, celery, poblano peppers, potato, bacon, corn, chicken, and heavy cream.  A hearty chowder that warms the soul and sticks to the bones, a few crumbled crackers are nice, but definitely not necessary to indulge.

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Vegetable Beef Soup

(GF, Dairy Free)​​

Ground brisket and sirloin, potato, mixed veggies, and tomato. A classic that pairs wonderfully with corn bread or a platter of grilled cheese sandwiches.