Hands4Hope Hosts Empty Bowls Dinner in Placerville

Annual fundraiser event to fight hunger in the community

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference, a local youth-led nonprofit, is hosting its annual Empty Bowls Dinner on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Forni Building in the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. The family-friendly event will feature live music, vendors, a dinner with soups and fresh breads, and a keepsake handmade bowl for attendees.

Why it matters

The Empty Bowls Dinner is a longstanding fundraiser that helps Hands4Hope support its mission of fighting hunger in the local community and beyond. The event brings together residents to enjoy a meal while also raising awareness and funds for this important cause.

The details

The Empty Bowls Dinner will take place from 3 to 6 pm on February 15, 2026. Tickets are $25 presale and $15 for ages 5-18, with children 4 and under admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The event will feature live music, local vendors, and a dinner with a variety of soups and fresh breads. Each attendee will also receive a handmade bowl as a keepsake.

  • The Empty Bowls Dinner will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • The event will run from 3 to 6 pm.

The players

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference

A local youth-led nonprofit organization that focuses on fighting hunger in the community.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Empty Bowls Dinner can be purchased online or at the door on the day of the event.

The takeaway

The Empty Bowls Dinner is an important annual fundraiser that brings the community together to support Hands4Hope's mission of addressing hunger and food insecurity in the local area.