PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School's Empty Bowls Luncheon

Precious Modupe, 14, Amelia Rupan, 13, and Abrielle Leeder, 12, served bowls of soup to guests.

Lorene and Vincent Kwapong came out to support their son Ato, center.

Thirteen-year-old Daniel Jones performed for guests with other members of Braden River Middle’s orchestra.

Eighth-graders Siobhan Morley, Layne Thompson and Caitlyn Corbran are all in National Junior Honor Society.

Braden Woods resident Laurel Antonio enjoyed a warm bowl of tomato soup.

Diane Welford, Karen Hoskinson, Shannon Greenfield and Ann Gowgiel came out to support the cause.

Nora and Nick Zec showed their support for their granddaughter Cassie, not pictured.

Eighth-grader Cassie Chaing is in Braden River Middle’s orchestra.

Creekwood resident Jim Norton, right, enjoyed spending time with his stepson Bobby Blackledge, who was home from the University of South Florida.