Empty Bowls at LWR

Join Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee as We Celebrate Hunger-relief in Manatee County!

We are proudly celebrating the 21st Anniversary of our annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. The purpose of Empty Bowls is uniting to show support for the critical work of Meals on Wheels PLUS through The Food Bank of Manatee!

Empty Bowls at Lakewood Ranch Main Street will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021.

With a generous sponsorship, you can treat your staff/organization to an appreciation luncheon with an assortment of soups, fresh-baked bread, and dessert. Show your support for Meals on Wheels PLUS and The Food Bank of Manatee and help us #FEEDMANATEE!

For sponsorships and general admission tickets, please click here.

For restaurants that want to donate soup, please register here.

Sponsorship and Ticketing Information

$5,000 Bowl Presenting Sponsor ($1,500 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $3,500)

• Recognition on all promotional materials including website, flyers, newsletter, and emails as “Empty Bowls 2021 presented by – your name here”
• Your company advertisement on Soup Station
• Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and additional event signage
• Twenty-five guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 25 hand painted ceramic bowls
• Social media recognition

$2,500 Souper Sponsor ($750 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $1,750)

• Your company logo on promotional materials including website, flyers, newsletter, and emails
• Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and additional event signage
• Ten guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 10 hand painted ceramic bowls
• Social Media recognition

$1,500 Gumbo Sponsor ($450 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $1,050)

• Your company name displayed on high-visibility, ceramic bowl station
• Your company name in promotional materials including event flyers, website, newsletter, and emails
• Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and on additional event signage
• Six guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 6 hand painted ceramic bowls

$1,000 Chowder Sponsor ($300 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $700)

• Your company name in promotional materials including event flyers, website, newsletter, and emails
• Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and on additional event signage
• Four guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 4 hand painted ceramic bowls

$500 Spoon Sponsor ($150 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $350)

• Your company name in promotional materials including website, event flyers, and emails
• Your company name on event sponsorship banner and on additional event signage
• Two guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 2 hand painted ceramic bowls

$50 VIP Admission (Early Admission)

$30 General Admission