Fighting hunger one bowl at a time!

Saturday, April 9, 2022
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Centennial Park Downtown Fort Myers

Enjoy this “souper” satisfying event benefitting Community Cooperative. Admission is FREE for kids and $10 for adults 18 years and older and includes soup tastings and a handcrafted ceramic bowl made by local school children while supplies last. Tickets can be bought at the gate. Pre-purchased tickets will be at will call.

Sanibel Pottery will be collaborating with this year’s event to raise hunger awareness through art. One-of-a kind handcrafted ceramic bowls made by Lee County school children and artisans will be available for purchase at the event as a reminder of those who go hungry right here in Lee County.  

This year’s event will feature: 

• A soup cook-off and soup sampling from local favorite restaurants 
• Vendor area, including local artisans  
• Live music
• Silent auctions 
• Food trucks 
• Family friendly activities 
• Dance and music performances by local schools and organizations, and more! 

Empty Bowls supports Community Cooperative’s emergency food programs that include Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen, the Community Market and Mobile Food Pantries.  

Questions about sponsorships or interested in participating in the soup-off? Email Grisel@CommunityCooperative.com or call 239.332.7687 ext. 105.

Download the flyer here: Empty Bowls 2022 Flyer