Oregon State University Empty Bowls

03/09/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out for our 20th annual Empty Bowls benefit last night. As a result of your generosity, we were able to raise $4,178 for local food security programming.

Thank you!

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02/20/2026

It's almost time for OSU's 20th annual Empty Bowls!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 5-7pm at McNary Dining Center.

Join us for a simple, but delicious meal of soup (served in a souvenir ceramic bowl, guaranteed for the first 150 attendees) plus bread, and dessert. We also have some amazing items and experiences available in our silent auction and raffle this year - you won't want to miss it!

Cost for the meal $5-$20. Pay by cash, check, or direct donation to one of the event beneficiaries (we'll have QR codes for you, just show us a screenshot). Kids 5 and under eat free.

Benefiting Basic Needs Center- Oregon State University campus food pantry and local non-profit Fresh & Local, First!

03/03/2025

It’s here! OSU Empty Bowls is back for our 19th annual benefit!

This year, we’re hosting a hybrid-style benefit, with an online auction (March 3-8) and in-person meal (March 8). This event supports our campus food pantry and SNAP match at area farmers’ markets and is made possible thanks to the hard work of both OSU Ecampus and Corvallis-based students.

Online Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/OSUEmptyBowls2025
• Opens for bidding at 8am, Monday March 3
• Closes at 7pm, Saturday, March 8
• Follow us on Instagram

Meal: SAT, MARCH 8 (5:00PM – 7:00PM) at McNary Dining Center 1300 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331
• Cost: $5-$20, Sliding Scale
• This year’s soups: Chicken Tortilla (GF, HAL), Butternut Squash (GF, VEG, HAL, DAIRY), House Country Harvest Tomato and Vegetable (GF, VNG, HAL)
• OSU Parking Maps: https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/parking/maps

Sponsors: OSU Anthropology. Food in Culture and Social Justice, and University Housing and Dining Services

Links to Donate Directly to Event Beneficiaries: you can prepay for the meal via either of these links; just be sure to bring proof of purchase with you to the meal.
• OSU Basic Needs Center: https://www.fororegonstate.org/giving/giving-opportunities-and-featured-initiatives/beaversfighthunger
• Fresh & Local, First!: https://freshlocalfirst.wixsite.com/freshandlocal/donate

03/09/2024

No wonder the bidding is heating up on those OMSI passes!

https://www.32auctions.com/OSUEmptyBowls2024

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03/08/2024

🏆The bidding is heating up on the Tillamook gift basket - maybe this helps explain why!

https://www.facebook.com/share/q9FLgqU1GUda5M6Q/?mibextid=xfxF2i

Get in on the bidding action here: https://www.32auctions.com/OSUEmptyBowls2024

🍨 Oh, and have we mentioned dessert at this year's meal includes Tillamook ice cream?

Tillamook’s sharp cheddar cheese won four of the five top slots in the sharp cheddar category at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest, placing second and third overall.

03/07/2024

We've added one more item to the auction after receiving it in the mail today, a lovely pendant necklace!

Place your bids on this and other items through Sat. Mar. 9 at 7pm PST here: https://www.32auctions.com/OSUEmptyBowls2024

03/06/2024

Check out this late-breaking addition to this year's action...it's a gift certificate for 3 months of unlimited online Yoga and Pilates!

https://www.32auctions.com/OSUEmptyBowls2024

03/03/2024

🦫 The auction site is now live with 56 fabulous items on which to bid! This year's student volunteers did an incredible job.👏 Show your support by placing a bid today!

Silent auction '18th Annual OSU Empty Bowls' hosted online at 32auctions.

03/10/2023

Get there on the early side to have a chance to snag a bowl from UV Keramik!

03/08/2023

Empty Bowls is just about here!
(Sat. Mar. 11, 5-7pm at McNary Dining Center)

Want a sneak preview of the silent auction? Check out these amazing and unique beaver Bowls from Old Lady Pots!

I've been a busy little beaver these past couple of months since our fall travels. Time spent on the road - and an increase in academic duties - means less time making pots, so I don't have as many donations this year as...