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Longview Today
By the People, for the People
Empty Bowls Fundraiser Returns to Longview
Event to feature tastings from 15 local restaurants to support East Texas Food Bank
Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:06pm
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The Empty Bowls fundraiser brings the community together to support the East Texas Food Bank's mission of fighting hunger.Longview TodayThe East Texas Food Bank is hosting its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on April 30 in Longview, Texas. The event will feature two-hour tastings from approximately 15 local restaurants, as well as a silent auction and raffle items. Last year's event in Longview raised enough money to provide about 400,000 meals, and the food bank is looking to build on that success this year.
Why it matters
The Empty Bowls fundraiser is a crucial event for the East Texas Food Bank, which relies on community support to fulfill its mission of fighting hunger in the region. The event not only raises much-needed funds, but also raises awareness about food insecurity and brings the community together around a shared cause.
The details
The Empty Bowls fundraiser will take place at the Infinity Event Center in Longview. Attendees can expect to sample food from approximately 15 local restaurants during the two-hour tasting event. The fundraiser will also include a silent auction and raffle items, such as sports memorabilia and other donated packages.
- The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on April 30, 2026.
- Last year's event in Longview took place in 2025.
The players
East Texas Food Bank
A non-profit organization that works to fight hunger in the East Texas region.
Tim Butler
The chief development officer at the East Texas Food Bank.
Brookshire's
A regional grocery store chain that is presenting the Empty Bowls fundraiser.
KLTV
A local television station that is sponsoring the Empty Bowls fundraiser.
What they’re saying
“We're super excited about it. This is the second year we've had it in Longview, and it was such a good turnout last year. We're looking to expand on that and raise some money to feed some people.”
— Tim Butler, Chief Development Officer, East Texas Food Bank
What’s next
The East Texas Food Bank is hoping to build on the success of last year's Empty Bowls fundraiser in Longview and raise even more money to support its mission of fighting hunger in the region.
The takeaway
The Empty Bowls fundraiser is a vital event for the East Texas Food Bank, as it not only raises critical funds to provide meals for those in need, but also brings the community together around a shared cause of addressing food insecurity in the region.
