Community Invited to Soup Luncheon to Fight Hunger
BELLVILLE, OH – The community is invited to come together for a warm meal that makes a meaningful difference at the “Clear Fork Empty Bowls” Soup Luncheon & Fundraiser on Sunday, November 9th from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Clear Fork High School.
Clear Fork Empty Bowls is a simple yet powerful event designed to raise awareness and funds to combat hunger in our community. Guests will enjoy a variety of soups donated by local restaurants and volunteers, served with bread and dessert. The meal is by donation, and each attendee who donates $15 or more is invited to take home a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl — hand painted by area children and adults — as a reminder of the empty bowls faced by many in need.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC), whose Food Pantry serves families and individuals throughout the Clear Fork Valley and beyond. “Clear Fork Empty Bowls is a beautiful way for people to share a meal and make a real impact,” said event organizer Terri Hamilton. “Every bowl taken home represents hope and help for a neighbor in need.”
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Sunday, November 9, 2025
TIME: 11:30am - 1:30pm
LOCATION: Clear Fork High School, 987 SR 97, Bellville, OH 44813
TICKETS: Meal is by donation at the door; $15 or more to take home a bowl
The Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center Food Pantry serves approximately 175 households (about 400 individuals) each month. The all-volunteer organization also provides holiday food baskets, packs weekend food bags for Clear Fork students, delivers food boxes to area senior citizens, distributes additional free produce every month (April-October), and even supplies other area food pantries with food donations from local retail partners.
2025 Clear Fork Empty Bowls would not be successful without the support of local restaurants, community members and generous sponsors. Soup and bread donors include Black Dog Tavern, Der Dutchman, Fast Eddie’s Pizza, Pancho’s Tacos, River Rock, V&M Restaurant, Whiffletree, and Wishmaker House. Sponsors are Elite Insurance Agency, Gorman-Rupp Industries, Terra Valley Excavating, Weekley Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Appleseed Valley/Clear Fork Veterinary Hospital, Adam Brokaw Construction, Beachy Family Chiropractic, Kip Wise Builders, Hill & Rooks Wealth Management, Haring Realtor Cassie Swisher, Global Energy Partners, Mechanics Bank, Peter’s Plumbing & Repair, Snyder Funeral Homes, Valley Accounting, Elzy Milling & Trade, Attorney Nicole Feilon, Fred’s Service & Repair, Rustik Market, Smith Hardware, Wade Gardens, Wilson Family Realty, Mansfield Art Center, and Mayco Colors.
The BNOC is extremely grateful for the opportunity to partner with community members and local businesses, joining together to support neighbors across the Valley!