Durand Automotive Issues Final Call for Racine's Empty Bowls Charity Event at Festival Hall
RACINE, WI - March 2, 2026 - Durand Automotive, a locally owned auto repair shop serving Racine and Kenosha County, is calling on the Racine community to show up for one of the area's most impactful annual hunger relief events. Empty Bowls Racine returns on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Racine Festival Hall, 5 5th Street, Racine, WI, with lunch and dinner sessions open to the public. Since January 19, Durand Automotive has been actively promoting the event through their shop at 1623 Durand Ave, distributing flyers and encouraging customers and neighbors to participate.
About the Event
Empty Bowls Racine is a community-driven fundraiser that has raised over $600,000 for local assistance programs since its founding in 1997. The initiative centers on a straightforward yet meaningful act: purchasing a handmade ceramic bowl, sharing a meal, and leaving with a reminder that for many families in Racine County, hunger is a daily reality.
The 2026 event will be held in two sessions:
Lunch: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dinner: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Attendees can expect live music, a raffle, and an auction in addition to the shared meal experience.
Ticket Options:
$20 - Adult ticket includes a handmade ceramic bowl to keep and unlimited soup and bread
$5 - Children ages 10 and under (paper bowl included)
$10 - "Soup to Go" option for those unable to attend a full session
The event is located at Racine Festival Hall, 5 5th Street, Racine, WI. For more information about tickets and events, visit emptybowlsracine.org.
Community Matters at Durand Automotive
The decision to support Empty Bowls Racine reflects the same values that have guided Durand Automotive since owner Dan Fleming took over the shop in December 2023. The shop has always believed that a great auto repair business is, at its core, a community business. Supporting initiatives like Empty Bowls Racine is a natural extension of that belief.
Empty Bowls Racine exists to remind the community that hunger is a daily reality for many families in Racine County, and every bowl purchased helps change that.
While Durand Automotive is not the host of this event, the shop has been proud to help spread the word since January 19.
About Durand Automotive
Durand Automotive is a full-service, locally owned auto repair shop located at 1623 Durand Ave, Racine, WI 53403. The shop serves customers across Racine and Kenosha County with a focus on transparency, education, and building long-term relationships with every customer who comes through the door. Durand Automotive is a NAPA Auto Care Center, and all work is backed by a 24-month/24,000-mile nationwide warranty.
Get Involved and Make a Difference in Racine County
The Racine community is encouraged to attend Empty Bowls Racine on March 2, 2026, at Racine Festival Hall, 5 5th Street, Racine, WI. For tickets and event details, visit emptybowlsracine.org.
To learn more about upcoming community events or to schedule a vehicle service appointment, visit Durand Automotive at 1623 Durand Ave, Racine, WI 53403, or stop by during shop hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Online scheduling is available around the clock at durandautomotive.com.
Durand Automotive is your neighborhood auto repair shop in Racine, WI, where you are on a first-name basis. Serving Racine and Kenosha County with honest recommendations, transparent service, and a team that genuinely cares about the people they work with.
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1623 Durand Ave, Racine, WI 53403
(262) 632-2625
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