Empty Bowls 24'

Tickets are $30 and entitle you to a simple meal of soup, bread and dessert PLUS a one-of-a-kind handcrafted bowl by local artisans to serve as a reminder of hunger in our communities.

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In response to rising food insecurity

In 2023, through a network of nearly 600 hunger relief partners, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan distributed more than 33.8 million pounds of food in our 22 county service area.

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When you sponsor a Food Bank event, your organization becomes a partner in the fight against hunger.

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The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan works with more than 600 Hunger Relief Partners to distribute food throughout 22 counties.

There are more than 211,000 people struggling with hunger in eastern Michigan. In 2023, the Food Bank distributed over 30 million pounds of food and more than half of that was fresh!

13 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables including Michigan produce from more than a dozen farms
3.3 million pounds of dairy products
4.6 million pounds of meat and other proteins

We Are Committed

How Can You Help?

98% of your contribution goes directly to food and feeding programs. Partnerships with grocers, food manufacturers, and distributors help leverage every dollar into six meals for those in need.

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We Are Committed

How Can You Help?

98% of your contribution goes directly to food and feeding programs. Partnerships with grocers, food manufacturers, and distributors help leverage every dollar into six meals for those in need.

Donate Volunteer

      
   Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
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   Robert Lindsay 
 
 
 
  Appreciate all this organization does for the community, and it's agencies. The people who work here are amazing.
  
 
       
   Nathen Kinch (Natedogg) 
 
 
 
  Live what they are doing here. Many kids in the community are benefiting from their services. The company I work for services there HVACR.
  
 
       
   Mary Zimbler 
 
 
 
  First time today for "Empty Bowls."
It was a wonderful experience.
So many beautiful bowls to choose from.
The vendors and staff were courteous and helpful.
The selection of soups was great. 😋
What a wonderful time!
We definitely will be back next year.
Thank you.
  
 
       
   Dr. of Dubious Wisdom 
 
 
 
  I love the good that goes on here!! And today's annual Empty Bowls event seems more successful each year. Highly appreciate the community spirit witnessed...it is sooo right!
  
 
       
   Cheryl Shelton 
 
 
 
  It was a great facility to host our event. Spacious and has a kitchen area. The price was right and the location was good.
  
 
       
   don ruggles 
 
 
 
  Nice ppl. Back is kinda a pain pending where u have to go. If your in dock 16/17 be prepared to use the 4 lanes of road to back in off road.
  
 
       
   Wanda Stallworth (Wannie) 
 
 
 
  This is a beautiful faculty. Had a wonderful opportunity for The Leadership Group LLC to partner with the Shelter of Flint for a retreat. Nice accommodations and lunch was delicious.
  
 
       
   Laura Cipielewski 
 
 
 
  This 501 c 3 nonprofit organization does so much good in the communities that they serve. It was an honor and a privilege to go sort items and pack food for a day! It gave me a new appreciation for all this organization does. I hope they are able to serve hungry and people in need for many more years. Great work!

Giving Opportunities

We need you!

At FBEM, we’re proud to be making an impact alongside our partners, distributing over 30 million pounds of food in 2023 to those in need. But our mission doesn’t end there – we need your help to continue this vital work! Please view our sponsorship opportunities below.

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