Teen Kitchen Project’s Empty Bowls, Full Hearts New Kitchen Fundraisers
Two opportunities to support Teen Kitchen Project’s kitchen renovation!
With the support of local high school and middle school ceramic programs and adult ceramic artists, we have collected a wide variety of handmade soup bowls. Local restaurants provide fresh, hot soup to enjoy in your new bowl!
Your ticket price for each event includes one bowl and a meal.
There are two events in the Empty Bowls, Full Hearts series:
May 3rd -Special Preview Night. Ticket price includes your entry to the event on May 3rd, FIRST CHOICE of bowls and a four course dinner. Includes beer and wine, nonalcoholic beverages. Event is from 6:30PM- 8:30PM
Menu:
~Soup~ Roasted Cauliflower & Leek
~Salad~ Blueberry & Pickled Watermelon Radish, Greens & Shoots, Blueberry Vinaigrette
~Main~ Herb & Tea ¼ Chicken, Chamomile Jus, Roasted Spring Vegetables,*Golden Beet*Rainbow Carrot*Spring Pea*
~Vegetarian Main~ Basil & Sundried Tomato Polenta, Chamomile Jus, Roasted Spring Vegetables, *Golden Beet*Rainbow Carrot*Spring Pea*
~Dessert~ Sea Salt Lavender Cookie, Balsamic Strawberry, Chantilly
May 4th -Ticket price includes entry to the event on May 4th, your choice of bowl and a simple soup and bread lunch. Soup provided by local restaurants. Ingredient lists available at each soup station. Doors open 11:00AM and event ends at 2:00PM.
Location: 3921 Soquel Drive Unit D, Soquel, CA 95073
Tickets:
May 3rd Preview Night Dinner Event. Tickets $125 include four course meal, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages.
Click HERE for May 3rd Ticket Info
May 4th Empty Bowls Main Event Soup and Bread Only. Tickets $45
Click HERE for May 4th Ticket Info
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is TKP hosting this Empty Bowls event? Empty Bowls events are nation wide events benefiting organizations that provide relief to those experiencing hunger. 87% of TKP clients have an income of $30,000 or less while living with a critical or chronic illness, making it challenging to access and prepare healthy foods supportive of their health condition. This event supports building TKP a new facility to increase capacity and serve more teens and clients in need. More info on our new kitchen campaign HERE.
What happens at an Empty Bowls event? This event has a rolling start, and guests can arrive whenever they like. At the event, guests choose one one handmade bowl from the donated offerings. After washing the bowl, guests can choose from several restaurant prepared soups. Guests will be given four tasting tickets at the door. Each tasting ticket offers one 3 ounce serving of soup. Guests will also receive freshly baked bread to go with their soup. This event will also have local music, raffle items, and non alcoholic drinks for purchase. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased at the event.
What time is the event? The event starts at 11:00am and ends at 2pm. Guests can come whenever they would like during this time. Raffle winners will be notified and baskets delivered on the next business day.
Who makes the bowls for this event? Local ceramic students from local high schools as well as local artisans are providing the bowls for this event. Special Thank You to Soquel High School Ceramics Teacher Alison SooHoo for organizing the school donations from across Santa Cruz County!
How can I support as a volunteer? https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rb_y2EXhPU-BOQFLNx1OV7e4UBe2kxlLjtJWC7mVC-xUN1hGT0ZSNkE1VVVUVkw0SUpVWUYyMlVNTi4u
How can I support as a restaurant? If you are a restaurant or caterer with an active health permit with Santa Cruz County, contact fundraising@nullteenkitchenproject.org for more information on providing soup for this event.
