Empty Bowls “is a grassroots movement by artists and crafts people in cities and towns around the world to raise money for food related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their communities.”

In 2024, community members in the Townshend, Vermont area coordinated the first Empty Bowls Townshend event at the West Townshend Country Store in support of Townshend Community Food Shelf.

In the tradition of Empty Bowls, our Townshend area events feature ceramic, glass and wooden bowls, all locally made and donated by area artisans. Area businesses and musicians provide a simple soup meal and an evening of entertainment while attendees select a bowl and pause to reflect on area hunger on a cold winter evening.

Be in touch if you are interested in helping with our next Empty Bowls Townshend!