Please join us for the annual Empty Bowls events!
This November, MCC will host the annual Empty Bowls event at both Red Mountain and the Southern & Dobson Campuses. For a $10 donation, patrons may select a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home. In addition, there will be a silent auction held with artwork donated by various valley artists at both events. All proceeds from the sale of bowls and silent auctions will benefit Paz de Cristo Community Center, a nonprofit providing anti-hunger and empowerment support for the East Valley's homeless, unemployed, working poor and their families.
Our first event is at Red Mountain on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The Southern & Dobson event will take place the following week on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
Red Mountain
7110 E. McKellips Road
Community Room
Mesquite Building
Hours: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
Southern and Dobson
1833 W. Southern Avenue
Navajo Room
Kirk Student Center
Hours: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
In addition to Empty Bowls, we will have donation stations available to help stock the Mesa Market (food pantry for students). Please bring your canned and non-perishable food items to help provide for MCC students.
Students need:
- Boxed meals
- Nut butters
- Canned fruit, jam and jellies
- Beans, Soups, Vegetables
- Grains rice, quinoa, noodles, pasta
- Vegan and gluten-free items
- Snacks crackers, energy bars, jerky
- Canned meats chicken, turkey, beef
- Cooking basics flour, sugar, salt, oils, spices
- Canned fish tuna, salmon, kippers, sardines