The first ever Empty Bowls event in Kokomo was held on March 6, 2015. Guests gathered at Rozzi's Catering at the Continental Ballroom for a simple meal of soup and bread in exchange for a cash donation. After the lunch they were invited to take a ceramic bowl decorated by children in the community. The bowl is a reminder that there are families in our community that struggle with hunger everyday. There were about 250 guests who attended and helped raise over $5,000. In its second year this fundraiser raised nearly $17,000. That money went to help Kokomo Urban Outreach feed local families in need.