Elgin · Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Elgin Empty Bowl raises about $9,500 for the food pantry
More than 100 people turned out Nov. 7 at Elgin High for the ninth annual SOUPer Bowl.
The ninth Elgin Empty Bowl, the football-themed SOUPer Bowl for the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry and Support Center, was Saturday, Nov. 7, at Elgin High School. The Elgin Courier puts attendance above 100 and proceeds near $9,500 for pantry programs across the county.
Local kitchens competed for soup and chili awards. Napoli’s Italian Bistro II took cream-based and fan-favorite honors. Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant won broth-based and table presentation. Jackson Soul won stew. Roadhouse Paige won chili.
The pantry told the Courier demand is still climbing. In 2025 it reported serving more than 5,000 people and moving more than 500,000 pounds of food.
Source: Elgin Courier
