

Become an Empty Bowls Beneficiary
The Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Empty Bowls Dinner seeks to provide financial support for projects that address food insecurity, promote nutrition, healthy eating, agriculture, or increase education and awareness surrounding these topics. This program aims to empower local organizations and initiatives to make a tangible difference in the community's efforts to address hunger and food-related challenges. Our historic support per organization ranges from $2,000 to
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Join the Empty Bowls 2026 Committee
Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is looking for youth leads and youth committee participants for the 2025-26 Empty Bowls Committee....
Sep 30


Join the 2025 Winter Boutique Committee
We are excited to invite both youth participants and adult volunteers to apply for the Hands4Hope Winter Boutique Committee ! This...
Aug 29


2025 School Supply Drive wrap up
For the 12th year in a row, the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference School Supply Committee led a summer project to help local...
Aug 22


Kids Zone 2025 a sparktacular success!
The 2025 Hands4Hope Kids Zone Area at the El Dorado Hills Town Center Fireworks & Freedom Concert exploded the record books! The...
Jul 31


RCH Scholarships for summer Camps distributed
Congratulations to the participants in the 2025 Ryan Christopher Hersh Memorial Scholarship Committee for completing their...
Jul 1


Kids Zone 2025 Wristbands & Sponsorships Available
Kids Zone 2025 unlimited access presale wristbands and sponsorships are now available! When you buy your wristband in advance you get a...
Jun 18


Empty Bowls Dinner Raises Nearly $20,000 for Organizations Fighting Hunger
Video credit: LVMBranding The Hands4Hope Empty Bowls Committee wrapped up their service-learning experience by reflecting on their...
Mar 31


Join the Ryan Christopher Hersh Scholarship Committee
Ryan Christopher Hersh was a young man who was an active participant in Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and loved being involved...
Jan 30


Tickets and Sponsorships Now Available for Empty Bowls Placerville 2025
Join us at Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville for a chance to gather, enjoy a delicious meal, and raise funds to fight hunger in our local...
Jan 23


Join the Empty Bowls Committee
Youth Committee members, youth leaders, and adult mentors are wanted to join the 2024-2025 Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Empty...
Oct 31, 2024


Star-Spangled Success: Kids Zone Raises $7,000
The El Dorado Hills Town Center's Fireworks & Freedom Concert has become known throughout the region for its entertaining festivities on...
Jul 31, 2024


11th Annual Hands4Hope School Supply Drive Underway
Learn more about the School Supply Drive on our web page!
Jul 11, 2024


New Hands4Hope Essentials Committee Accepting Applicants Now
The Hands4Hope Essentials Committee provides families experiencing food, clothing, and household item insecurity on the western slope of...
May 30, 2024


Join the Kids Zone Committee
The Kids Zone Area powered by Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is a fun and interactive area for children of all ages held in...
May 13, 2024


Join the School Supply Drive Committee
Youth committee members, youth leaders, and adult mentors are wanted for the 2024 Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference School Supply...
Feb 16, 2024


10th Annual School Supply Drive Wrap-Up
The 10th Annual Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference School Supply Drive responded to an increase in students needing school supplies,...
Aug 31, 2023


Kids Zone Attracts 400 Attendees & Raises $9,000!
The Kids Zone area powered by Hands4Hope at the El Dorado Hills Town Center's Fireworks and Freedom Concert has become an annual...
Jul 27, 2023


Empty Bowls Recap
by Jayce Kaldunski Jayce Kaldunski held the 2022-2023 Hands4Hope Community Engagement Ambassador for the Placerville Area leadership...
May 31, 2023


Join a Hands4Hope Youth-Led Committee TODAY!
Click on the following links to submit your interest to join the committees mentioned above! CHILDREN'S COMMITTEE : This committee will...
May 10, 2022