Empty Bowls 2026

Since opening our doors, the Rotterdam Community Center has welcomed over 60,506 guests and provided over 212,068 meals to neighbors in need. As we work toward our mission of nourishing our community in mind, body, and soul, demand for our Nutrition Security programs has risen sharply—with guest visits up 43% and meals provided up 25% in the first half of 2026. Now, more than ever, we need your support to keep building our capacity to serve our neighbors in need. By joining us for our Fourth Annual Empty Bowls Gala, you are directly funding the food purchases that stock our weekly Bread of Life Food Pantry and Produce Pantry.

Want to make a lasting impact? Consider pulling up a chair as an official event sponsor. Your business or family can join us at one of our newly designed Community Table Tiers, which map directly to our food purchasing needs:

• $10,000 Level | Community Table Host: The ultimate hospitality, fully funding two months of food purchases across both food pantries.
• $5,000 Level | Monthly Harvest Sustainer: A critical lifeline, funding one entire month of essential food purchases for the Bread of Life Food Pantry
• $1,000 Level | Village Gatherer: Bringing our community hub together to keep bowls full.
• $500 Level | Bread & Butter Sponsor: Providing the essential, everyday foundation for our nutrition programs.

Whether you join us as a sponsor or purchase individual tickets, you are ensuring that no neighbor is left behind and that our community's bowls are never left empty. Get tickets or secure your sponsorship for you, your friends, and your family today!