March 14, 2026 — Treasure Coast Food Bank (TCFB) invites the community to the 18th Annual Empty Bowls Project, a long14-standing event that raises awareness of hunger across the Treasure Coast. Students from St. Lucie County Schools handcraft ceramic bowls, which are sold to raise funds and awareness about hunger in the community. This event offers an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying art and food in a vibrant local setting.
What: The 18th Annual Empty Bowls Project raises awareness of hunger across the Treasure Coast. Each bowl purchase includes complimentary soup from local restaurants while supplies last. Proceeds benefit Treasure Coast Food Bank and work to fight hunger across the region.
Who: TCFB will feature student-designed ceramic bowls, soup from local restaurants while supplies last and opportunities to learn more about hunger in the community.
Soup Provided by
- Roasted Corn Chowder - Cobb's Landing
- Clam Chowder - Thirsty Turtle
- Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup - Healthy Harvest Catering
- Chili - Little Jim Bait & Tackle
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Pierce Farmers Market, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce FL. 34950
To learn more on how to support, visit https://stophunger.org/event/18th-annual-empty-bowls-project/
MEDIA CONTACT
Jessica Vega-Eugene
JessicaV@ConsultVistra.com | 813-321-3309
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ABOUT TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure Coast, providing the community each year with millions of meals through robust programs and in partnership with 300 charitable organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. In addition to emergency food distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank operates a full roster of direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security, better health outcomes, and self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast Food Bank is a Partner Food Bank of Feeding America, the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. For more information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, stophunger.org or follow us @TCFoodbank on Facebook or Twitter.
