9th Annual Empty Bowl Presented By Ascension St. Vincent
Come hungry. Leave full. Fill bowls — and futures.
The 9th Annual Empty Bowl is a meaningful community event benefiting the UP™ Program at Kokomo Urban Outreach. This year’s event offers two ways to participate, allowing everyone to take part in supporting local youth while enjoying great food and fellowship.
🍲 Lunch Experience
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | No Ticket Required
The lunch portion of Empty Bowl remains the heart of this long-standing tradition. Guests are invited to enjoy a soup-and-bread lunch featuring multiple soup options, bread, and a cookie, available for dine-in or carry-out. Lunch is offered as a free will donation, making it accessible to the entire community.
As part of the experience, guests will select a hand-painted bowl to take home, serving as a lasting reminder of the Empty Bowl mission and the impact your support provides.
🍽️ Dinner Experience
6:00–9:00 PM | Ticketed Event
This year’s dinner is a special ticketed evening experience designed to bring the community together through food, music, and purpose. Dinner includes a variety of comforting soups, salad, and a sandwich, followed by a cupcake for dessert. Guests will also enjoy a prize-winning soup created by one of our UP™ Program youth, along with additional soup selections.
🎶 Live entertainment begins at 7:30 PM and features Dean from Shiny Penny, creating an enjoyable and engaging evening of music and community connection.
Dinner Ticket Options:
General Admission — $25: Includes full access to the dinner experience and all main activities
VIP Balcony Experience — $50: Premier balcony seating with additional accommodations and special surprises
👉 Dinner tickets can be purchased online at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/9th-annual-empty-bowl
or by calling 765-457-1983