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Fighting hunger, one handmade bowl at a time

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Fighting Hunger One Bowl At A Time

Food Crew

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Our 2026 Food Crew:

Blount Fine Foods

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TUPPS Brewery

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Bernard’s Gourmet Foods

Chef: David Bernard

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Harvest at the Masonic

Chef: Andrea Shackelford

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Hugs Cafe

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Rick’s Chophouse

Chef: Emily Lopez

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Local Yocal BBQ & Grill

Chef: Adam West

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Patina Green

Chef: Trevor Hanes & Tyler Hanes

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Coffee & Crumbs

Desert Pear Lemonade
Sparkle Up for $3, all proceeds donated to Empty Bowls

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DonutNV

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Genghis Grill

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The Celt Irish Pub

Chef: Pedro Diaz

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Taste the Flavor of Community

Taste the Flavor of Community

Local Flavors with a Purpose

Picking out a beautiful artisan bowl can give you an appetite! That’s why we bring together an incredible lineup of restaurants and food purveyors each year to to serve their best soups and specialties to our guests.

The Food Crew makes Empty Bowls McKinney more than a fundraiser—it’s also a culinary celebration where the community gathers to enjoy delicious tastes while supporting hunger relief.

Soups that Warm the Heart

Guests receive the opportunity to sample a variety of soups and specialties prepared by talented local chefs and food partners. Each recipe reflects the creativity and dedication of McKinney’s vibrant food scene.

Our supporting food purveyors and restaurants in 2025 included:
Blount, The Celt, Harvest, Hugs, Rick’s, Coffee & Crumbs, Local Yocal, Bernard’s Gourmet Foods, Patina Green, DonutNV, Square Burger and Genghis Grill

For More Information: info@emptybowlsmckinney.com

Peoples Choice Winner 2025

Bernards Gourmet Foods

Bernards Gourmet Foods

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