Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild raises $3,220 for food bank at Empty Bowls pottery sale
The event, held at the Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market on August 27, brought together local potters and buyers in support of the Nourishment Centre.
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The Fort Pottery Guild raised $3,220 for the Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre through its Empty Bowls pottery sale held August 27 at the Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market.
Empty Bowls is a large-scale pottery fundraiser model where local potters donate handcrafted bowls and diners purchase them with a meal, with proceeds benefiting food security organizations. "Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market for Empty Bowls 2026," the Pottery Guild said in a statement. "Together, you helped us raise $3220 for Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre. We're looking forward to more bowls next year at Empty Bowls 2027."
The Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market operates as an outdoor pop-up every Thursday during the summer months, offering fresh produce, homemade goods, and handcrafted treasures alongside live entertainment and food trucks. The market creates a lively community gathering space that draws residents seeking local vendors and seasonal offerings.
The last farmers market of the 2026 season is scheduled for Thursday, September 24. After that, the outdoor market will close until spring, ending a summer run that brought the community together weekly.
At a glance
How much did the Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild raise at Empty Bowls?
The Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild raised $3,220 for the Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre through the Empty Bowls pottery sale.
When is the last farmers market of the 2026 season?
The last farmers market of the 2026 season is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, after which the outdoor market will close until spring.
What is the Empty Bowls fundraiser model?
Empty Bowls is a large-scale pottery fundraiser where local potters donate handcrafted bowls and diners purchase them with a meal, with proceeds benefiting food security organizations.
