STUDENT LIFE EMPTY BOWLS DONATIONS

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Empty Bowls at Oakton is part of a nonprofit, global movement that has raised millions of dollars for food banks, soup kitchens and other meal programs.

The Oakton Ceramics Club will host the annual Empty Bowls event from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7th, at Oakton College’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, in Rooms 1606-1610.

The event is now in its 21st year of raising awareness of local and worldwide hunger.

Admission is free, and for a donation of just $20, participants are invited to choose and keep their favorite handcrafted bowl made by local professional and student potters, enjoy a simple lunch of soup and bread, and enjoy live music. Larger and unique art pieces are also available at bargain purchase prices. All proceeds go to local food pantries.

Since 2004, Empty Bowls at Oakton has raised over $428,000 for area food charities. Over twenty years of giving, one delicious bowl at a time!

The Ceramics Club is accepting monetary donations to support our local food pantries through January 31, 2025.

Point your smart phone camera at the QR code or click on any image to donate to the Empty Bowls

Thank you again for your support!

For more information, contact emptybowls@oakton.edu
or call 847-635-1699.