Mission
Empty Bowls Wichita is a community-driven fundraising event dedicated to fighting food insecurity in Wichita. Guests contribute $35 at the annual chili cook-off and select from hundreds of handcrafted bowls generously made by local artists students and community members. With their chosen bowls attendees enjoy a diverse selection of chili and soups donated by local chefs and food industry partners. The goal of the event is to foster awareness of hunger in the community and promote action against it. Fundraising proceeds are donated to local food pantries and hunger relief organizations.