SF Marin Food Bank Hosts First Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Event at Randall Museum on May 3 to benefit local food insecurity efforts.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:42pm by Ben Kaplan

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in soft, warm tones depicting a group of people sharing a meal together, with the Randall Museum's architecture visible in the background, conceptually representing the communal spirit of the Empty Bowls fundraiser.The Empty Bowls fundraiser at the Randall Museum will bring the community together to enjoy art, music, and nourishing soup while supporting the SF Marin Food Bank's mission.San Francisco Today

The SF Marin Food Bank is organizing the first San Francisco Empty Bowls event, a fundraiser that combines art, music, and community to fight food insecurity. The event will be held at the Randall Museum on May 3 from 1-3 p.m., where attendees can purchase a ticket, choose a handcrafted bowl, and enjoy soup, bread, cookies, and local music performances.

Why it matters

The Empty Bowls movement aims to raise awareness and funds to support local food banks and combat hunger in communities. By partnering with artists, musicians, and food vendors, the SF Marin Food Bank is creating an engaging event that brings the community together around a shared cause.

The details

For $65, attendees can select a handcrafted bowl donated by Bay Area artists, fill it with soup provided by Cafe Josephine (including vegan options), and enjoy bread, cookies, and beverages. The event will feature live music performances by the Sunset Community Band, Licorice Skillet, and Jeff Linn. All proceeds will directly benefit the SF Marin Food Bank's efforts to address food insecurity in the region.

  • The Empty Bowls event will be held on May 3, 2026 from 1-3 p.m.

The players

SF Marin Food Bank

A non-profit organization that works to fight hunger and food insecurity in San Francisco and Marin counties.

Randall Museum

A community museum in San Francisco that hosts educational and cultural events.

Cafe Josephine

A local restaurant providing the soup for the Empty Bowls event.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Empty Bowls event can be purchased at www.sfemptybowls.org, and more information is available by emailing sfemptybowls@gmail.com.

The takeaway

The Empty Bowls fundraiser demonstrates how the San Francisco community can come together through art, food, and music to support local efforts to address food insecurity and provide nourishment to those in need.