Atascadero and Paso Robles events offer gourmet soups, live music, and artisan bowls to benefit ECHO’s mission

NORTH COUNTY — The highly anticipated Empty Bowls is back, bringing the community together to support individuals and families on their journey to stable housing. This beloved annual event benefits ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) and features a heartwarming gathering filled with delicious food, live music, and handcrafted ceramic bowls.

Each event offers a unique experience while supporting a shared mission — to provide shelter, meals, and essential services to those in need. Attendees will enjoy expertly crafted soups, artisan breads, and more, all while connecting with fellow community members dedicated to making a difference.

The Atascadero Luncheon, held on Thursday, April 10, at The Pavilion on the Lake from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., features a selection of gourmet soups, artisan bread, live music, and local celebrity servers, with guests taking home a handcrafted ceramic bowl. The Paso Robles Evening Reception, taking place on Thursday, April 24, at Studios on the Park from 5 to 7 p.m., offers an elegant evening of soup tastings and curated wine pairings, alongside studio art, live music, delectable charcuterie boards, and desserts, with attendees receiving a one-of-a-kind artisan ceramic bowl as a keepsake.

Whether you attend the luncheon in Atascadero or the evening reception in Paso Robles, your participation directly supports ECHO’s mission of providing vital resources to those facing homelessness in our community.