Empty Bowls Dinner: You’ll fill up and help the hungry

Some 19 years ago, Squirrel Hill native Ann Roth was inspired to make a difference. She’s the former owner of Roth Carpet, now president of Ross Commercial Floors. Her sister told her about a fundraiser called Empty Bowls. Intrigued, she decided to organize one in Pittsburgh. “I wanted to show my kids that everyone doesn’t have bread on their plate.”