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Now accepting Grant Applications

MEB is now accepting grant applications for our 2012 event.  Applications are due by Feb. 29, 2012.  More information for organizations and agencies that would like to apply can be found on our Recipients tab.

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Buy Local Gift Fair

MEB will be selling bowls and our new – hot of the press – cookbook at the Buy Local Gift Fair on Sunday, December 4th, from Noon till 4pm at the Lakefront Brewery Palm Garden, 1872 Commerce Street near downtown Milwaukee.

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Another Great Event!

We raised $42,825 for Milwaukee area food programs. About 1800 people attended and 2100 bowls were exchanged for donations.

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Important Construction News!

Traffic from I-43/94 SB will not be able to exit at College Avenue. The primary detour route for traffic from Milwaukee Downtown is to exit I-43/94 SB at Howard Avenue and travel east to Howell Avenue, then travel south on Howell Avenue to College Avenue.

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Simple Gifts

When you purchase bowls at Empty Bowls this Saturday, October 8, you are purchasing beautiful handmade pottery…or you’re buying whimsical kids’ bowls…or maybe both. Your empty bowl symbolizes the hunger we all are trying to combat and defeat in the greater Milwaukee area. But think of another symbolic act when you buy bowls. Many people [...]

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Empty Bowls Soup Menu

If you aren’t already, follow Empty Bowls on Facebook. You’ll get updates on the event next Saturday, October 8, including a list of the soups slated to be served and the donating restaurants who’ll be making them.

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The Economics of Hunger

In the past week, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel featured articles on the statistics of rising poverty and, therefore, the sky-rocketing needs of homeless shelters, food programs and food pantries.

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Announcing 2011 Event Entertainment!

2011 Music Line Up 10:45 Macyn Taylor – Virtuoso guitarist 11:30 Michael Henszey – Singer songwriter 12:00 Chickadees – Children’s Music 12:45 One Lane Bridge – Acoustic Folk

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Paint bowls for Milwaukee Empty Bowls at Art Trooper!

Want to make and donate a bowl to our October 8th event? Once again, Art Trooper is making it easy and fun for you to do so!

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See Us at the Eat Local Challenge Resource Fair | August 27

Gear up for the Eat Local Challenge! Information, tips, ideas and tools to continue enjoying local foods all year long, including workshops and cooking demos. Shop local food producers offering bakery, preserves, cheese, beverages and more!

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