Empty Bowls

Name: Empty Bowls
Start: 2026-02-22T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-22T17:00:00-05:00
Location: 125 Elmer St, Westfield, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07090

Schedule

Sun Feb 22 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

125 Elmer St, Westfield, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07090 | Westfield, NJ

Thank you for your interest in Empty Bowls!
On Sunday, February 22, First Congregational Church of Westfield and the local pottery community, coordinated by potter Anne Kelly, are partnering to host the first event of its kind in Westfield: Empty Bowls, a community meal with a purpose to combat hunger and raise much-needed funds in support of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, in Hillside.
Guests purchase a ticket, receive a hand-crafted pottery bowl to keep, and enjoy a warm bowl of soup together. This simple, shared meal is a powerful reminder that hunger is real - and that, together, we can help fill empty bowls in our community.
The handmade bowls (and cups for kids) are being crafted at multiple “Throwdowns,” sponsored by Newbury Pottery and Westfield’s own Have A Nice Clay. Potters have donated their time and talents, and the studios have donated materials. These custom-made bowls are currently in the middle of their long process of creation before they’re ready for the sale, but they are being handled lovingly by our local pottery community in support of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
Empty Bowls is recognized worldwide for its partnerships toward contributions to local food-related charities… changing the world by sharing, caring, and touching the hearts of people in our community.
DETAILS
Date & Time: Sunday, Feb 22 from 1-5pm. Drop in anytime during the event and enjoy it at your own pace - whether you stay for a few minutes or the whole time. Please remember that tickets are required for everyone who attends.
Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside.
Ticket Registration: Your ticket includes a professionally crafted, hand-made pottery bowl, ("cups" for kids tickets), soup, bread, and dessert, and access to our pottery gift market. To purchase tickets, please visit fccofwestfield.org/emptybowls
Volunteer: Volunteers play a vital role in this community event by reaching out to local restaurants for soup donations, posting flyers at neighborhood businesses, helping with setup, and contributing desserts, bread, and more. Simply put, this event cannot happen without the generosity of our volunteers. Visit fccofwestfield.org/emptybowls
Donate: If you would like to donate to the project instead of buying a ticket, please visit our website at fccofwestfield.org/emptybowls, click the “Donation” button and click the drop down menu to select “Empty Bowls.”