Join South County Outreach at the 2025 Empty Bowls Gala, where we 'Set the Table for Change.' This annual event, taking place on April 10 at 5:00 pm, is more than just a fundraiser—it’s an invitation into the heart of the mission, the work, and the home where lives are transformed every day.
This year, SCO opens its doors and welcomes you in like family. Held at South County Outreach, Empty Bowls offers a uniquely immersive experience that brings guests face-to-face with the realities of hunger, housing insecurity, and financial barriers in the community. Through interactive exhibits and powerful storytelling, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by many and the solutions that create lasting change.
Explore, engage, and experience the mission firsthand—then enjoy a diverse selection of offerings from local food trucks while connecting with fellow supporters and changemakers.
Empty Bowls is more than an event—it’s a movement. A movement of neighbors, businesses, and community members coming together to take action. It’s about turning awareness into impact, conversations into solutions, and compassion into tangible change. Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised helps provide nutritious meals, housing assistance, and educational programs that empower families to build a stable future.
For over three decades, South County Outreach has been a home of hope and help in Orange County. Through initiatives like a homeless prevention program and a food distribution program providing over 700,000 pounds of food each year, nearly 2,000 children and countless families receive the support they need to build a stronger future.
When you step through the doors, you're not just attending an event — you’re joining a movement, standing with a community dedicated to ending hunger and homelessness. We can’t wait to welcome you home.
It’s time to make a difference, one bowl at a time. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available here: https://www.sco-oc.org/get-involved/empty-bowls/. Together, awareness becomes action, and action becomes change.