Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Empty Bowls 2025

20th Annual Empty Bowls

Thank you for another successful year with our 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls which took place on March 5, 2025 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre, St. Catharines.

WOW! Together, we raised over $102,000 at this year’s Empty Bowls event!  We are beyond grateful to our generous sponsors, vendors, potters, donors, volunteers, and our amazing community—whether you attended, donated, or helped in any way, YOU made this possible!

Relive the magic! Watch our event video below to see all the unforgettable moments.

We want your feedback! If you joined us, let us know what you thought—your input helps make next year’s event even better! ➡ Fill out the survey here

Thank you for being part of this special event and helping us provide affordable housing and support services in Niagara!

Photo Gallery

A HUGE thank you goes out to Muir Image Photography for these great shots!
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50/50 Raffle Winer

Congratulations to Michael Mondloch of St. Catharines, the lucky winner of our Empty Bowls 50/50 Raffle!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets—your support helps us continue providing affordable housing and essential services for individuals and families in Niagara. Together, we raised critical funds to make a lasting impact in our community!

A huge thank you to our 50/50 Draw Sponsor, The Primeway Group!

Licence # RAF1448675 Ticket # C-2450


About the Event

During this annual fundraising event, guests enjoy samples of gourmet soup prepared by Niagara’s finest chefs and served in one-of-a-kind bowls created by local potters. Included as the perfect complement are Niagara wines, beer, cider, fresh breads and decadent desserts.

Guests take home the empty bowl as a continuous reminder of those who struggle to meet basic living needs in our very own community.

2025 Empty Bowls

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time:
VIP Reception 5pm | Main Event 6pm 
Venue:
Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre, St. Catharines (Directions)

Ticket Sales

Order your tickets via the form above. We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Judges at Empty Bowls Fundraiser Niagara

Meet Our Judges

Our judges have the important task of choosing the winner of the Platinum Ladle Award for the best soup!

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Meet Our Entertainers

Our entertainers include musicians, professional photographers and our admired emcee.

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Vendors at Empty Bowls Fundraiser Niagara

Meet Our Vendors

We are truly grateful for the support these local businesses are giving to this year's event.

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Meet Our Potters

Each of our potters creates the beautiful selection of one-of-a-kind bowls available to guests.

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Highlights from Empty Bowls Past

Thanks to all the support from our sponsors, judges, vendors, potters, donors, attendees and volunteers for making our signature fundraising event a success, year after year. 

Empty Bowls 2024

Empty Bowls 2023

Empty Bowls 2022

Empty Bowls 2021

Empty Bowls 2020

Empty Bowls 2019

Empty Bowls 2018

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