The annual Empty Bowls Project, hosted by the United Food Bank of Plant City, drew hundreds to the train depot in historic downtown.
Each year the food bank hosts the event to raise money for the organization and to remind locals of the prevalent food insecurity plaguing families across Tampa Bay.
During the event people bought tickets to taste soups made by community members and took home handcrafted bowls from local students that were to serve as a reminder of the many bowls that remained empty for families across the town.
This year the food bank also presented its inaugural Empty Bowls cook book, which featured recipes of soups from past events.