Friday, April 18, 2026 — anytime from 5–8pm Purchase Tickets Pittsfield Community Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in Berkshire County, providing free food and hot meals to over 1,000 families each week — a number that grows weekly. It is 100% run by volunteers. The food pantry is holding an "Empty Bowls" fundraising event to offset the tremendous increase in food insecurity in our community and the rising cost of food. Many kind, talented people and organizations are joining together to create this THIRD ANNUAL fundraising event! Join us! Rock out to music by DJ Chris Plankey Select a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl (valued anywhere from $25 to $100!) crafted by a local artist Enjoy unlimited soup, bread, and special desserts Take home a special raffle prize And much more! About the Masonic Lodge The Masonic Lodge is located right next door to our food pantry at 116 South Street in Pittsfield — accessible entrance and plenty of parking behind the building, on the street, and across the street. Questions? Please reach out to us at info@pittsfieldfoodpantry.org. Event Sponsor Event Partners In Kind Donors The Potters Beautiful bowls are currently being made by many hands for the event by local professional and student potters at Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Potters Collective, and beyond! Participating Restaurants Info to come! Raffle Donors Info to come!
