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Loudoun Empty Bowls is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing artists together to help fight hunger in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Loudoun Empty Bowls is an organization that grew out of an international grassroots effort called Empty Bowls. Kristen Swanson, Amy Berringer and Jenny Wolfer were working together at Kristen’s White House Ceramic Studios and they wondered about a way to use their beautiful ceramic bowls and love of pottery to enrich the community. They heard about the Empty Bowls movement and decided to hold a simple fundraising event to help the hungry in our own community. Magen Morse, with her extensive background in fundraising and charity work, was brought on board, and the four ladies incorporated in April 2014. As they prepared their application to be recognized as a 501(c)3 charity, Loudoun Empty Bowls welcomed their newest member -- Christi Palacios, a brilliant CPA who brought some serious organization to the organization. The concept of Loudoun Empty Bowls is that ceramic artists, students, and community members come together to produce handmade bowls and donate them to a fundraising event. The bowls are used to represent the empty bowls of the food insecure in our community. In exchange for a monetary donation, the donor receives a ceramic bowl and a bowl of soup and bread. The event not only promotes education of hunger issues in the community but also local arts and artists. Our organization was formed and developed for this one purpose – to offer bowls and a meal of soup and bread in exchange for a reasonable donation, and all the money earned will be donated to help with hunger relief in our community. Our first benefit dinner is on September 12th at Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg, Virginia. Please help support us by purchasing tickets online at www.loudounemptybowls.org and enjoy a beautiful evening in the countryside - great food, great company, great wine....BEAUTIFUL POTTERY!

09/16/2026

The bowl room is almost ready for tomorrow's big event! Soups are being delivered, tables are being set, flowers are being arranged. Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday, Sept. 17th, 6-9pm.

09/08/2026

We are still looking for a few volunteers to fill specific roles at next week's event. Please share the link and spread the word. Some of the shifts are perfect for teens who need service hours!

06/02/2026

Ticket sales are live! Get yours now before they sell out!

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05/28/2026

Don't miss out! This year's event will be at Stone Tower Winery on Thursday, Sept. 17th. Tickets go on sale this coming Monday, June 1st!

03/19/2026

Give Choose Day is next Tuesday, March 24th. But you don't have to wait until then to donate to Loudoun Empty Bowls - click the link right now while you're thinking about it! Every donation supports our mission of addressing food insecurity in Loudoun County.

03/10/2026

Early giving for Give Choose starts today! Click on the link in comments to support Loudoun Empty Bowls in our mission of hunger relief in Loudoun County.

02/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Our annual fundraising gala will be at Stone Tower Winery on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. We are already in the midst of planning and making bowls. Mark your calendar - tickets go on sale June 1st.

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19925 Hogback Mountain Rd
Leesburg, VA
20175

Website

http://www.loudounemptybowls.org/

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