EDINBURG — It’s called Empty Bowls, but efforts to raise funds for the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley’s 16th annual luncheon were anything but empty.
Food bank and Edinburg city leaders gathered at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg to continue to raise funds in support of the food bank’s work. This year, over $130,000 were raised.
Colorful pottery bowls rest on a table waiting to be chosen during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Hamburger sliders are served during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Laura Ibanez picks out a bowl during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Yulma Aguilar serves Indian cuisine to attendees during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Cuisine is served during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees enjoy food and talk during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Heida Quintanilla looks over her sample of food during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Chef and owner Larry Delgado speaks with attendees during the 16th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
