Empty Bowls 2021

1300 Foster Drive,Reno NV 89509

25 September, 2021

Description

12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to support The Community Food Pantry. “Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, bowls personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level.  Reno/Sparks Event is hosted by The Community Food Pantry to raise funds to support our programs.  The bowls are auctioned at the event where a simple soup and salad dinner is served. The Community Food Pantry provides emergency food to those who are in need; in the greater Reno/Sparks area. Twice a week, we offer individuals and families once a month three-day food supply. Since its inception, the food pantry has grown through the dedicated service of its volunteers who log 5000 volunteer hours annually. The Community Food Pantry serves more than 29,000 people annually. Half of these are children under 18. Our mobile program serves senior citizens living in weekly motels  The  Community Food Pantry receives its food through a partnership with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, contributions from local grocery stores and generous donations from individuals and families.  Empty Bowls is our main fundraiser.