# Molly Jones - Empty Bowls McKinney

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Podcast: [Growing Your Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-your-business-podcast-7036258)
Published: 2025-12-08T15:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Growing Your Business , Molly Jones shares the inspiring story behind Empty Bowls McKinney — a grassroots event that has grown into one of the community's most beloved traditions. For just $35 , guests receive a handcrafted artisan bowl, enjoy tastings from top local restaurants, and directly support nonprofits fighting hunger in McKinney. With 1,300+ handmade bowls , 100+ volunteers , dedicated sponsors, and a mission rooted in dignity and community, Empty Bowls has become so much more than a fundraiser — it's a movement. Molly highlights how people can get involved as donors, sponsors, volunteers, or artists, ensuring that neighbors in need have access to nutritious meals. This episode is a perfect listen for leaders who value community impact, collaboration, and purpose-driven growth. Contact: https://emptybowlsmckinney.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EmptyBowlsMcKinney/ https://www.instagram.com/emptybowlsmckinney/?hl=en Top Points Empty Bowls McKinney fights hunger locally , raising funds exclusively for nonprofits that provide food to those in need — donating $82,000+ in recent years across three key beneficiaries: Community Lifeline, Community Garden Kitchen, and Little Free Pantries. The event is a McKinney tradition now in its 15th year , growing from a small church fundraiser to a massive community experience expecting 1,000+ attendees at its new venue, TUPPS Brewery. A $35 ticket gets you a handcrafted artisan bowl + tastings from 12–13 local restaurants , featuring soups, stews, mac & cheese, and more — all in a festive, music-filled atmosphere with auctions and family-friendly fun. Volunteers and artists are the heartbeat of the event , contributing 1,300+ bowls, large-scale auction pieces, website and media support, setup/teardown work, g…

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