Pitt-Bradford Hosts 16th Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner

Annual event raises funds and awareness for local hunger issues.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:09pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a single ceramic bowl in bright neon shades, conceptually representing the handmade items at the heart of the Empty Bowls and Baskets fundraiser event.The handcrafted ceramic bowls and baskets created by Pitt-Bradford students and faculty are the centerpiece of the annual Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner, raising funds to combat local hunger.Bradford Today

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host its 16th annual Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner on Thursday, April 2. The event aims to raise awareness and funds to address hunger in the Bradford, Pennsylvania area.

Why it matters

The Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner is a long-standing tradition at Pitt-Bradford that brings the community together to support a critical local issue. As food insecurity persists, events like this help provide resources and shine a light on the need to combat hunger in the region.

The details

The dinner features handcrafted ceramic bowls and baskets created by Pitt-Bradford art students and faculty. Attendees can purchase the bowls and baskets, with the proceeds going to local hunger relief organizations. The event also includes a simple meal of soup, bread, and dessert to symbolize the basic foods that many struggle to afford.

  • The 16th annual Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

A regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh located in Bradford, Pennsylvania that hosts the annual Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner are on sale now through the Pitt-Bradford box office. The event is expected to sell out, so attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

The takeaway

The Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner is a meaningful way for the Pitt-Bradford community to come together and make a tangible difference in addressing food insecurity in the local area. The event's longevity demonstrates the campus and region's ongoing commitment to supporting those in need.