A white football-shaped logo with red and blue lettering for "BCEFP ELGIN EMPTY BOWL SOUPER BOWL IX 2026" is centered on a white background, with a smaller bowl logo at the bottom.

Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry and Support Center, Inc.

LXCL:Ages 13+

Early Bird

General Admission

LXCL:Ages 6-12 (under 6 FREE)

Child's Ticket

LXCL:Sponsorship Tiers:Field Goal Sponsor $250 - $500Touchdown Sponsor $1,000-$2,000MVP Sponsor $2,500 - $5,000+

Event Sponsorship

Check made out to Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry
Address to send check: PO Box 953, Bastrop, TX. 78602

🏈&nbsp;Tackling Hunger. One Bowl at a Time. 🥣 Get ready for the biggest kickoff of the season!&nbsp; Forget the football field - the real championship is happening at Elgin High School with the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry! We are calling all fans, foodies, and community champions to join us for the 9th Annual Elgin Empty Bowl: SOUPer Bowl! 📋The Game Plan: Why We PlayWhile we&#39;re having a blast, our real &quot;end zone&quot; is ending food insecurity in our community. The Empty Bowl is a powerful national movement designed to shine a light on hunger. The name serves as a reminder of the &quot;empty bowls&quot; many of our neighbors face every day. By joining our roster, you are helping us turn empty bowls into full ones in Bastrop County.&nbsp; 📊The Season Stats: Our ImpactOur team has been working hard on the field! In 2025, BCEFP achieved some incredible numbers in the fight against hunger:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5,385 Neighbors Served</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">528,046 Pounds of Food Distributed</li></ul>Every ticket you purchase acts like a touchdown, providing the essential funding needed to keep our operations running and our shelves stocked for the next season.&nbsp; The Playbook: What to ExpectWe&#39;ve assembled an All-Star lineup for your afternoon:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Starting Lineup (Local Chefs): Sample a gourmet roster of delicious soups prepared by the best local chefs in the area. Four categories: broth-based, cream-based, chili, and stew.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The MVP Award (Fan Favorite Vote): Our professional judges will crown the official champions, but YOU are the most important part of the officiating crew! You&#39;ll get to cast your vote for your favorite soup.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Prize Zone (Auction &amp; Raffle): Don&#39;t get sidelined! Bid on incredible items in our silent auction and enter our high-stakes raffle.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Halftime Show (Live Music): Enjoy live entertainment that will keep the energy high all night long. &nbsp;</li></ul>Don&#39;t get left on the sidelines!Grab your tickets now and join the winning team. Let&#39;s tackle hunger together and ensure no bowl in Bastrop County stays empty.&nbsp;

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your ticket purchase greatly helps our mission.&nbsp; If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Tresha SilvaCEODirector@BastropFoodPantry.org

🏈 Tackling Hunger. One Bowl at a Time. 🥣 Get ready for the biggest kickoff of the season!  Forget the football field - the real championship is happening at Elgin High School with the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry! We are calling all fans, foodies, and community champions to join us for the 9th Annual Elgin Empty Bowl: SOUPer Bowl! 📋The Game Plan: Why We PlayWhile we're having a blast, our real "end zone" is ending food insecurity in our community. The Empty Bowl is a powerful national movement designed to shine a light on hunger. The name serves as a reminder of the "empty bowls" many of our neighbors face every day. By joining our roster, you are helping us turn empty bowls into full ones in Bastrop County.  📊The Season Stats: Our ImpactOur team has been working hard on the field! In 2025, BCEFP achieved some incredible numbers in the fight against hunger: <ul><li>5,385 Neighbors Served</li><li>528,046 Pounds of Food Distributed</li></ul>Every ticket you purchase acts like a touchdown, providing the essential funding needed to keep our operations running and our shelves stocked for the next season.  The Playbook: What to ExpectWe've assembled an All-Star lineup for your afternoon: <ul><li>The Starting Lineup (Local Chefs): Sample a gourmet roster of delicious soups prepared by the best local chefs in the area. Four categories: broth-based, cream-based, chili, and stew. </li><li>The MVP Award (Fan Favorite Vote): Our professional judges will crown the official champions, but YOU are the most important part of the officiating crew! You'll get to cast your vote for your favorite soup.</li><li>The Prize Zone (Auction &amp; Raffle): Don't get sidelined! Bid on incredible items in our silent auction and enter our high-stakes raffle. </li><li>The Halftime Show (Live Music): Enjoy live entertainment that will keep the energy high all night long.  </li></ul>Don't get left on the sidelines!Grab your tickets now and join the winning team. Let's tackle hunger together and ensure no bowl in Bastrop County stays empty.

Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry and Support Center, Inc.

9th Annual Elgin Empty Bowl

14000 County Line Rd

Early Bird

$25

General Admission

$35

Child's Ticket

$5

Event Sponsorship

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