EMPTY BOWLS
COMMITTEE

The Hands4Hope Empty Bowls Committee oversees the planning and implementation of the annual Empty Bowls event in Placerville, a soup dinner featuring live music and vendors that raises funds to fight hunger in our community and beyond.  

This event was led for 23 years by the El Dorado Peace and Justice Community, with assistance by Hands4Hope participants. In 2024, the event leadership transitioned to this youth-led Hands4Hope Committee. Empty Bowls is a nationwide grassroots effort to fight hunger. A signature of the event is that every attendee receives a keepsake handmade bowl to remind them of the cause.

The next Empty Bowls Dinner will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in the Forni Building. 

Many Hands4Hope participants as well as community volunteers will be needed to assist with this special event. Join our email list to make sure you are notified when volunteer sign-up opportunities arise!

Questions? Please reach out to emptybowls@hands4hopeyouth.org.