A sell-out crowd gathered on Tuesday to enjoy soup and art and help alleviate hunger at the Food Bank of Lincoln’s 21st annual Empty Bowls Luncheon.
Funds raised from the ticket sales, sponsorships and individual donations combined for a record-setting total and will enable the Food Bank to provide more than 409,000 meals for people facing hunger in Southeast Nebraska. Over the course of its 21-year history, the Food Bank estimates the Empty Bowls event has helped connect neighbors to more than 4.4 million meals.
“The success of this event ensures ongoing attention can be given to hardworking and hard-pressed Nebraskans across our 16-county service area who continue to stretch dollars to make ends meet,” says Food Bank of Lincoln President & CEO Michaella Kumke.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of sweet, savory and spicy soups from 11 local restaurants and the Center for People in Need, one of the Food Bank’s partner agencies.
(Photo: Food Bank of Lincoln )