Empty Bowl
Welcome to our Empty Bowl Section, a poignant event that melds artistic expression with a call to action against homelessness. The Empty Bowl event is a humble yet powerful reminder of the void faced by families struggling with homelessness, and the collective effort needed to fill that void with hope, shelter, and sustenance. By partaking in this event, you not only get to cherish the beauty of handcrafted bowls but also contribute to a nourishing foundation for those in need. Each bowl, an emblem of warmth and community support, underscores the difference we can make together.
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2023 empty bowl
The 2023 Empty Bowl took place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the beautiful St. Finbar Church on Olive Ave in Burbank. People joined for the annual event that gathered over 300 of the region's supporters for an afternoon of fundraising, delicious soup, a craft fair, and the selection of new handmade ceramic bowls.
2023 galA
California Dreamin
sponsors
Special thanks to all our event sponsors!
Executive Chef Sponsors





Chef de Cuisine Sponsor
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Chef de Partie Sponsors
Anna Connell & Assoicates
Real Estate
Burbank First United Methodist
Mike & Karen Swan
Lynn Lipinski & Steve Arakawa
Tim Murphy & Gloria Salas
True Integrity Insurance & Payroll Services
Rick & Kathy Sessinghaus
Michael Rofail Real Estate
Chris & Suzanne Weerts
Pegasus Home Health Care
Farmers Insurance -
Paoletta Agency
Robert & Joylene Wagner
In Memory of Carolyn Lessley
Senator Anthony Portantino
Margaret & Joe Bogenschutz
Brent & Deborah Weirick
The Wu Family
Stephen & Pamela Ropfogel
Leslie & Ken Smith
Mary Jane Weaver
Soup Sponsors
Robert & Joylene Wagner
In Memory of Carolyn Lessley
Senator Anthony Portantino
Margaret & Joe Bogenschutz
Brent & Deborah Weirick
The Wu Family
Stephen & Pamela Ropfogel
Leslie & Ken Smith
Mary Jane Weaver