October 6, 2025 3:30 a.m. 

The United Community Action Network Food Bank has its Empty Bowls Project Dinner fundraiser on Monday night.

A UCAN release said it will be held at the Joyce Morgan Food Distribution Center on UCAN’s campus on Northeast Stephens Street, just north of Costco in Roseburg, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Empty Bowls is UCAN’s annual community event to fight hunger. Local potters, craftspeople, educators and community members have created handcrafted bowls and attendees select a bowl and share a meal of soup and bread. At the end of the evening, guests can take their bowl home or donate it back for future years.

Funds raised directly support the UCAN Food Bank, which distributes nearly two million pounds of food each year through a network of 15 pantries across Douglas County. Every month, this work provides approximately 98,000 meals to people in the community.

A number of local restaurants and businesses are participating and donating to the event. The evening will also include music and beverages from wineries and craft beer producers.

UCAN Food Bank Manager Val Gordon said the goal this year is to raise $75,000 to help feed hope in the county.

Tickets are $45 at the door. For more information, go to www.ucanfillemptybowls.com