PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

Jenny Newman and Deborah Mosher both feasted on crab tortellini soup.

Renee Huff found the perfect dip bowl.

Ed Schwartz offered guests soup refills.

Popi Ameres, of Popi's Place, dished out Greek lemon chicken soup.

Pamela Kellogg and Karen DeHahn

Adam Gillis and Pattie Howell

The Polo Grill's Victor Damper poured samples of Maine lobster bisque.

Nicola Johnson and Kay Westberry both work for John Neal Homes.

Janet Stickel, Mary Collins and Wendy Diamond all live in Lakewood Ranch.

Sherry Kerber and Carolyn von Seelen tried a variety of soup offerings.

Annette Williams, Kathie Marsh, Merrie Lynn Parker, Carolyn Harper, Fran Padgett and Lynette Edwards

"We wouldn't miss it," said Chris Finn, of Lakewood Ranch, with her husband, Jim.

Robin Macaskie, left, came with her parents, East County residents Paul and Cynthia Palmieri, and her son, Lance Macaskie, center.

Margarita Fazioli, Lorna Hoyne and Lisa Koball walked over to the luncheon from Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Sharon and Scott Klein enjoyed lunch with friends.

Rae Dowling with Betsy Benac

Ken Wietbrock and Kevin Phillippi represented event sponsor, Global Organics.

Ann and John Ruffing live in Mote Ranch.

Cassandra Brice and Debra Conley, of The Food Bank, welcomed guests.