Friend to Friend Food Pantry and Expressions Pottery Workshop are excited to announce the 26th Anniversary Empty Bowls Celebration on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:30am–1:30pm, at the East Granby Senior/Community Center. The purpose of the event is to raise funds and awareness of food insecurity at a community level.
All proceeds benefit the Friend to Friend Food Pantry which provides food to pre-qualified East Granby residents and families in need. Tickets are $25.00 pre-purchase or $30.00 at the door. (We'll offer a $10.00 Soup Only ticket for children 12 and under and seniors, 65+, available for purchase only at the event.)
This year's celebration welcomes home an East Granby High School alumni, Chef Omar Saad, who opened up his new restaurant, Lazy Fare, this past July in the East Street Shops plaza located at 10 East Street. Omar and his wife, Anndrea, spent late spring and early summer working to open the restaurant this July. They also celebrated their daughter's first birthday, another special milestone during their busiest year yet. Lucky for us, Omar and Anndrea are champions of community and graciously jumped on board to headline Empty Bowls.
Omar has been cooking since childhood, growing up in his parents and family's restaurants in New York City. He's bringing that lifelong passion to Lazy Fare, featuring family-recipe, middle eastern favorites like Falafel and Shawarma in addition to NYC staples like a Pastrami Reuben and his own creations of blended flavors like Blueberry Focaccia. You can view his menu here and visit Lazy Fare, Monday through Saturday, 7am–4pm.
Make sure to join us on October 10th for the 26th Annual Empty Bowls. The event is enjoyed by neighbors near and far who look forward to a day full of fun, Fall traditions and activities.
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