Empty Bowls 2026

Join the Rhode Island Community Food Bank on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 6 to 8:30 PM at the WaterFire Arts Center for Empty Bowls, our beloved annual fundraiser bringing together local restaurants, artists, and neighbors who care about ensuring Rhode Islanders have access to the food they need.

Enjoy unlimited tastings from some of Rhode Island's favorite eateries. Plus, each guest will also select a one-of-a-kind handmade bowl crafted by a local artist to take home as a reminder of the empty bowls your support helps fill.

New this year: Early Admission with Patron Tickets! Empty Bowls Patrons will receive exclusive pre-event access from 5-6:00, a complimentary drink, unlimited food tastings, and first pick of an artist-crafted handmade bowl.

Thank you to this year's presenting sponsor, Stop & Shop!

Tickets available at discounted pre-sale pricing through March 2nd: https://rifoodbank.org/empty-bowls/

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