CPFH Empty Bowls Dinner 2026

Come join us for a humble meal of soup and bread while raising awareness about hunger and food insecurity in our community. Community Partners for Hope is a grassroots 501(c)(3) charity. Social Problems are our focus We focus on two main areas: addressing HUNGER in all its forms (malnutrition, food insecurity and starvation) and improving MENTAL HEALTH, especially as it relates to issues arising from substance dependency, bullying, human exploitation and homelessness. Join us on Monday October 19, 2026 for our Empty Bowls Dinner, bringing the community together for a humble meal of soup and bread while raising funds for local food charities and educating people around issues of poverty and hunger in their community. For a donation, guests gather to eat a bowl of soup and bread, then select a handcrafted ceramic bowl to bring home as a meaningful reminder of the hunger that exists in our community. Proceeds will support the Pequannock Food Pantry and Grains of Hope NJ. This year, we're excited to welcome the BLOOMINGDALE BIG BAND who will provide live entertainment as guests enjoy their meal! 5-6pm: To-go soup orders will be available 6-8pm: Sit-down soup meals and live entertainment from the Bloomingdale Big Band, with to-go offerings also available Visit our website at www.cpfhemptybowls.org for event details, dinner volunteer sign-ups and sponsorship opportunities