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 $5,000.

Please fill out the application if your organization/project would like to be considered a recipient for the 2026 Hands4Hope Empty Bowls Fundraiser. The application deadline is November 14 by 11:59 p.m. Recipients will be announced on December 1, and exact award amounts will be announced after the event, which is on February 15, 2026. 

Beneficiary Application

Applicants should have projects that serve the Western Slope of El Dorado County.