Honorary Chair
Chef Jeff Bacon
It’s almost time for
Empty Bowls 2026!
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This year, every ticket purchase offers soup for two—choose from a menu of simple yet delicious classic favorites throughout the 25 years of Empty Bowls — lovingly crafted by our talented chefs. Along with your meal, you’ll receive two beautiful pottery bowls created with compassion for our cause by the artists of the Sawtooth School for Visual Art, local artisans, and community groups.
Each bowl represents the strength and resilience of our neighbors and the power of your support in nourishing and uplifting local families.
To complete your meal, enjoy fresh bread and a dessert. Add a bottle of wine to complement your meal.
Celebrating 25 years of filling bowls with nourishment and love!
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Join us to make a difference—one bowl, one meal, and one family at a time.
Drive thru April 22 between 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Second Harvest's beautiful headquarters!
How It Works
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Buy tickets and select your soup for the 2026 Empty Bowls.
Ticket prices start at
$70 for two.
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Check out our Chef's Table Raffle Opportunity, too!
(Details below.)
Sales close April 12
This year's delicious soups!​​
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Tomato Bisque (V, GF) ​
San Marzano tomatoes, heavy cream, and fresh basil combine in a creamy, luxurious bisque. With the addition of a little goat cheese, it's a fine dining experience in the comfort of your home.
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Butternut Squash Bisque
(Vegan, GF)
​Butternut squash, roasted red peppers, coconut milk, and jasmine rice create a rich and creamy pureed bisque. A guilt-free escape that carries some island vibes.​
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Poblano Chicken Corn Chowder
(Contains Chicken / Pork, GF)​
Onions, celery, poblano peppers, potato, bacon, corn, chicken, and heavy cream. A hearty chowder that warms the soul and sticks to the bones, a few crumbled crackers are nice, but definitely not necessary to indulge.
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Vegetable Beef Soup
(GF, Dairy Free)​​
Ground brisket and sirloin, potato, mixed veggies, and tomato. A classic that pairs wonderfully with corn bread or a platter of grilled cheese sandwiches.
Wine Selection
(Patron & Benefactor Level Ticket Levels)
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Raffaldini Vineyards Red
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​Raffaldini Vineyards White
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CHEF'S TABLE RAFFLE
An Unforgettable Evening of Food, Creativity, and Community
Enjoy a private, multi-course dining experience for eight (8), thoughtfully designed in partnership with Chef Charlie Sellers, Director of Providence Culinary Training, and hosted at Second Harvest’s beautiful Shorefair Drive headquarters. Each course is paired with wine and crafted to reflect your tastes — making for a truly one-of-a-kind evening. Year after year, this exceptional, flavorsome evening is a hit. Don't miss your chance!
BONUS: This year’s raffle winner will also receive a “Taste of Art” workshop to enjoy at a later date, thanks to the generous support of our longtime partners at Sawtooth School for Visual Art. The winner may choose from a selection of beginner-friendly, single-session classes — from ceramics and woodworking to jewelry and more — and leave with a finished piece created by hand.
Year after year, this exceptional, flavorsome evening is a hit. Don't miss your chance!
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Single Ticket:
$25
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Five for $100:
$100
OUR SPONSORS
Presented by
Bacon Sponsor
Lardon Sponsor
Speck Sponsor
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Wine Sponsor
Get in Touch
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
3330 Shorefair Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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Tel: 336.784.5770
Fax: 336.784.7369