Catholic Charities invites you to the 20th Empty Bowls Luncheon being held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Notre Dame High School. As the largest fundraiser for The Samaritan Center, this event is designed to raise awareness of the effects of hunger and poverty in our community. Over the last nineteen years, the Empty Bowls Luncheons have raised over $382,000 toward local poverty relief efforts.
This year’s event is generously sponsored in part by The Hilliard Corporation, Chemung Canal Trust Company, Kennedy Valve, and Visions Federal Credit Union.
Empty Bowls is unique in that it is a collaboration with local potters to create handmade, commemorative bowls for each attendee who donates $50 or more. Catholic Charities has also partnered with Barb & Mark McClure, owners of Barb’s Soup’s On Cafe in Elmira, to offer guests delicious homemade soup. It’s the perfect combination of excellent food, beautiful bowls, and a worthy cause.
Tickets are $50 per person for lunch and a commemorative soup bowl created by a local art student or artisan. Get your tickets today as a limited number will be sold. For more information, contact Catholic Charities at 607-734-9784, or visit the event page.
The Empty Bowls Luncheon will include lunch, a brief presentation, a door prize, a 50/50 raffle, and a beautiful commemorative vase donated by the Corning Museum of Glass.
The Samaritan Center operates a food pantry five days a week. In addition to food, personal hygiene items, diapers, and wipes are also available. The Samaritan Center relies on volunteers to serve guests at the food pantry every day. If you’re interested in volunteering, please visit the Catholic Charities website to sign up.
Empty Bowls Guests in Notre Dame Gym