Our Neighbors' Place is glad to announce its third annual Empty Bowls fundraiser this fall, on October 15th. The event will raise dollars to fight hunger in River Falls.

There are two main programs of Our Neighbors' Place that address hunger and food insecurity in our area - the Backpack Program (food support for families with school aged children) for the River Falls School District. We've seen a huge increase in families needing this help. In addition, we give out food resources through our Day Center - and again, we are seeing an increase in requests for this food too.

We are looking for local potters, crafters or woodworkers who may consider donating bowls and bowl-like items for this event. Here are the event details:

Event: Empty Bowls Benefitting Our Neighbors’ Place, Inc.
Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2026 from 5-7pm
Location: St Bridget's Church in River Falls
Donation Ask: any number of bowls or equivalent . We are hoping to get all commitments by Sept 7th to include in press material.
Donation Drop-off: Bowls and your business card(s) may be dropped off at 103 N Main Street, River Falls (the old PeekaBoo Boxing, our temporary location) up until Oct. 9. Or call us at 715-426-9000 to make other arrangements.

In exchange for a bowl donation, we will include mention of the name of the artist or business in news releases and social media. Attendees will be able to take home a bowl of their choice that includes the artist's business card from the event.