Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Empty Bowls 2024 Planning Kicks Off

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The 13th Annual Kingfield Empty Bowls event will take place on “Soup-er Bowl” Sunday, February 11, 2024. Once again, we welcome our community to come together to fight hunger and homelessness in our area while sharing a delicious meal and lively conversation.

  • We look forward to working again with our restaurant community who have been very generous in their support donating soup, bread, dessert and coffee. 
  • On the bowls side of the equation:  We NEED bowls. We are seeking potters, connections to potters, and educators at a school with pottery students, or even poetry collectors.

The first planning meeting for the 2024 event is Wednesday, October 4, at 6:30 PM at Judson Memorial Baptist church  (41st and Harriet Ave. S.). If you want to donate or participate, simply reach out to me at . 

–Lori Olson, Kingfield Empty Bowls Chair 



Unveiling the Power of Produce (PoP) Program at the Kingfield Farmers Market

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This fall, the Kingfield Farmers Market debuts their newest venture, the Power of Produce (PoP) Club, funded by the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. This dynamic pilot program aims to engage and inspire children aged 4–12, opening up a world of food exploration and promoting healthier eating habits.

PoP Club participants receive a weekly $2 token to use on an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and even food-producing plants. By placing the purchasing power in their hands, the program encourages wise food choices while fostering a deeper connection between our community and the local food system. Alongside the token-based system, the Market is crafting an engaging lineup of activities that include food tastings, kids’ activities and a farmers market scavenger hunt!

Join us September 17 at the Kingfield Farmers Market, as we celebrate the launch of the PoP Club with a special POP-off event sponsored by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association intended to highlight local businesses in our area. Together, we’ll cultivate a healthier future for our children, our community, and our local farmers.

Kingfield Empty Bowls brings together 400 neighbors for good soup and a good cause!

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It was a joyful day to gather with neighbors, enjoy delicious local food, and raise almost $10,000 to support affordable housing residents and advocacy in our community in partnership with Beacon Interfaith Housing!  KFNA wants to thank the dozens of cheerful volunteers, a hardworking and responsible core planning team, and our very gracious and generous host, Judson Church, as well as Meals on Wheels who shares their kitchen.

Thank you also to all the amazing restaurants who cooked and baked for us!

Apoy

Abang Yoli

Bruegger’s Bagels Station 27

Butter Bakery Cafe

Café Ena

Clancey’s

Great Harvest

Kyatchi

The Lowbrow

Nighthawks Diner+Bar

Patisserie 46

Petite Leon

Sun Street Breads

Tap Society

Victor’s 1959 Cafe

Team up with KFNA as we Tackle Hunger at our Annual Kingfield Empty Bowls event!

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Sunday February 12, 10:30 AM-2:00 PM

4101 Harriet Ave. S, Judson Church

Visit and share the Facebook event with your neighbors and friends!

Join us for SOUPer Bowl Sunday pregame event on Sunday February 12th at Judson Church. A suggested $25 donation gets you a handmade bowl, as well as delicious soup, bread, and desserts from local restaurants including Apoy, The LowBrow, Butter Bakery Café, Clancey’s, Petit Leon, Patisserie 46, Victor’s 1959 Café, Kyatchi, and more!

Proceeds benefit Nicollet Square, a project of Beacon Interfaith Housing and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association.

Want to volunteer? Visit here!

Want to support this event as a sponsor? Contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day!

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Events:
a. On SUNDAY January 15, a Dawn Reading of the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 7-8:15 AM, 41st & Nicollet in MLK Park (at the freedom Form Sculpture)
b. On MONDAY January 16, the Annual Park Board Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at MLK Park, 6:30-8 PM, 4055 Nicollet
As part of the evening celebration, the13th Annual Feeding the Dream Food Drive will be in progress. People are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at their local MPRB Recreation Center through January 16. This year, all donations will go to YouthLink.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate. Refreshments will be available following the program.