Gardner Empty Bowls 2025: A Community Effort to Fight Hunger
No family in our community should go to bed hungry. That's why we’re coming together for Gardner Empty Bowls 2025, a heartfelt event to raise awareness and support those in need. Mark your calendars for February 8th from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and join us at The Dolphin Song for a meaningful day that will fill your heart and your bowl.
This event is a powerful collaboration between Spinning Earth Gallery and The Hope Market, two organizations dedicated to combating hunger in our community. Local artisans have created beautiful, handmade bowls available for purchase, and attendees can enjoy a delicious bowl of soup and bread. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to The Hope Market, a nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to feed the needy families in our area.
If you can’t attend the event, don’t worry! You can still make a difference by donating through The Hope Market’s website at TheHopeMarket.org. Simply click the Empty Bowls tab, or donate via Venmo @ThehopeMarketKC, and make sure to comment “Gardner Empty Bowls event 2025.” Every dollar counts and can provide meals for families in need.
Why Empty Bowls?
In Kansas, childhood hunger remains a critical issue. Recent statistics show that one in six children in the state faces food insecurity, meaning they lack reliable access to nutritious meals. This affects tens of thousands of children, impacting their ability to thrive academically, emotionally, and physically.
Efforts to address this include school meal programs, food banks, and community-driven initiatives like Empty Bowls 2025. But we need your help to continue the fight. By attending the event or donating, you're directly supporting local families who need food the most.
The Soups
What better way to help than by sharing a meal together? We’ll be serving a variety of comforting soups made by local chefs, including:
- Zuppa Toscano
- Kansas City Steak Soup
- Vegetable Corn Chowder
- Chili
- Vegan Potato Soup
- Vegetarian Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Each bowl you purchase helps fund meals for those in need. It’s a small act of kindness that goes a long way.
Let’s Make a Difference Together
Help us spread the word about this important cause! Like and share the Gardner Empty Bowls page on Facebook, and share the event with your friends and family. Whether you come to the event, donate, or simply spread the message, your participation makes a big impact.
As the poet reminds us:
"In shadows deep where hope feels lost,
A gentle hand, no matter the cost.
With open hearts and listening ears,
We share our warmth, we soothe their fears.
A smile, a meal, a friendly embrace,
In the smallest acts, love finds its place.
Together, we rise, through struggles we tread.
In helping others, we, too, are fed."
Let’s come together as a community to fight hunger and support one another. Gardner Empty Bowls 2025 will be an event filled with heart, hope, and warmth. Join us on February 8th from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at The Dolphin Song. Together, we can make sure no child in our community goes to bed hungry.
This article was written with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. While the content was crafted with the support of AI, it reflects the input and intentions of the author.
