On 1998, Hopkins Schools initiated an annual community awareness event called Empty Bowls. Minnetonka Rotary jumped on board, and over the years has contributed over $120,000 with profits shared equally between Resource West and ICA Food Shelf. To meet the additional needs during COVID 19, the club's Foundation issued a $6,000 challenge grant that was quickly met and surpassed. Minnetonka’s 50 members raised nearly $20,000 this year.  

 

The Empty Bowls campaign culminates in a celebration at Hopkins Center of the Arts where people gather to share a simple soup lunch, raise more funds, and enjoy local entertainment. Each person leaves with a hand-crafted bowl made by a Hopkins student. Our club is the joyful clean-up crew at the end of the event. We have perfected competitive vacuuming! 

 

We support Empty Bowls because it demonstrates Service Above Self. The community sees Rotary as People of Action!