SF Marin Food Bank Hosts First Empty Bowls Fundraiser

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

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:42am by Ben Kaplan

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred figures gathered around tables, enjoying bowls of soup and bread, with soft, warm lighting and colors creating a sense of community and togetherness.The Empty Bowls fundraiser will bring the San Francisco community together to enjoy art, music, and nourishing soup while supporting the local 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 event is an engaging way for the San Francisco community to come together, support local artists, enjoy nourishing food, and contribute to the important mission of the SF Marin Food Bank in addressing food insecurity.