8th Annual Empty Bowls: A Benefit for Families Forward

The Families Forward Empty Bowls event seeks to shed light on the food insecurity faced by our neighbors, and raise funds to support our mission to increase stability and self-sufficiency in our community.

The Bidwell Pantry, the largest-serving food pantry in Iowa, helped just under 20,000 unique individuals in 2023- the most in the pantry's history. Access to food, toiletries, diapers, baby food, formula, clothing, and household items is vital to Iowans living in poverty, and the need is not subsiding.

Each attendee will select a hand-made ceramic bowl upon entering, a gift to take home and remind them to fill the bowls of others as often as they can. The event includes hors d’ouevres, dinner, dessert, and a cash bar.

Tickets are $80 each. Cocktail attire is suggested.

Questions? Please email Tamsin Webb at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Tea Room, 713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, United States