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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026  |  6:00 – 8:30 PM

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • Please note that the schedule this year has changed. Patron Admission ticket holders will be given pre-event access from 5 – 6 pm, as well as a complimentary drink ticket at the cash bar. General admission entry will begin at 6 pm. The event will end at 8:30 pm.

 TICKETS 

  • Your ticket has a unique QR code that we’ll scan when you arrive. Please have it ready, on your phone or in print.
  • This event is SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available at the door.
    PARKING 
    • Event Venue: WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence.
    • Parking spots are ample and free!
    ACCESSIBILITY 
    • Handicap parking spots are available near the front entrance.
    • WaterFire Arts Center and this event are accessible to those with mobility aids, though the event does get busy. If you use a mobility aid or need a place to sit during the event, please look for our staff members at the entrance.
    • There will be limited seating. Please be considerate of those who may need a seat and help us make this event more inclusive.
    INSIDE THE EVENT 
    • Upon entry, you’ll receive a bowl ticket to exchange for one handmade bowl of your choice in the center of the room.
    • All Empty Bowls guests will enjoy tastings from more than 30 local restaurants, caterers, and food vendors.
    • Be sure to visit our Collector’s Corner, where unique artisan bowls will be available for purchase with cash or credit card.
    • The bar will accept cash and credit card, and will be serving beer, wine, a signature cocktail and soft drinks. Water and coffee are complimentary.

    2026 Restaurant Partners

    CHOP (Culinary Hub of Providence)Coast Guard HouseDave’s Fresh Marketplace
    DeQuattro GroupEdgewood Cheese ShopFlatbread Company
    Fogo de ChãoGather Farm Ice CreamGrain Reaper Baking Co.
    Gregg’s Restaurants & TavernsHangry KitchenHeaven on Earth Delights
    Hometown PokéJA PattyKeane’s Wood Fired Catering
    Knead DoughnutsLegal Sea FoodsLemongrass
    Like No UdderMing’s on BroadNew Harvest Coffee Roasters
    Indian Restaurant GroupRICFB Community NutritionRussell Morin Catering & Events
    Sarcastic SweetsSaugy FranksStop & Shop
    TacofiedThe Catering GourmetThe East End
    The Slow RhodeTrinity Brewhouse

    Thank You to Our Artists!

    Tonight you’ll take home a beautiful, hand-made bowl as a reminder of the bowls you’re helping to fill in our community. Stop by the live pottery demonstrations at the event, provided by Anyhow Studio and other local artists.

    Participating Artists

    Thank You to Our Empty Bowls Sponsors!

    Serving Bowl Presenting Sponsor

    Stop and Shop Logo | Rhode Island Community Food Bank

    Mixing Bowl Sponsors

    Pasta Bowl Sponsor

    Soup Bowl Sponsors

    Amica Logo | Rhode Island Community Food Bank

    Salad Bowl Sponsors

    Cereal Bowl Sponsors

    All States Materials GroupBankNewport
    BayCoast BankBNY Wealth
    Cameron & Mittleman, LLPChisholm, Chisholm and Kirkpatrick
    Coastal1 Credit UnionDelta Dental of RI
    Dominion DiagnosticsEmpire Loan
    Hart Design GroupKLR
    Navigant Credit UnionNeighborhood Health Plan of RI
    Rockland TrustStarkweather & Shepley Insurance

    Special Thanks

    The Food Bank team extends our gratitude to Ampersand Creative Co., Dan Jaehnig of WJAR10, WaterFire Arts Center, Inside Voices, and Graphic Innovations for their support of this event.