An array of beautifully handcrafted bowls arranged on one of the tables at our 2026 fundraising event.
Two soup line volunteers take quick break for a photo.
One of the volunteer potters, Adriana, at the pottery wheel creating a third bowl while several big clumps of clay sit to soon be transformed into bowls.
Big smiles from our raffle ticket and volunteer check-in ladies. On the table are multiple signs with instructions for volunteers and raffle ticket prices. The bowl on display as a raffle prize is a painting of a big frothy wave being scooped from behind by a giant ice cream scoop held by a hand with painted pink finger nails.
Three volunteer servers flash smiles at the camera.
One volunteer holds a fresh pot of soup steady while another stirs it. They're preparing to serve this and many other varieties of soup during the fundraising event.
Attendees enjoy different flavors of soup sitting at tables in the shade at our annual fundraiser.
The Panera Bread crew shows of their delicious cookies for the fundraiser.
Volunteer soup servers enjoy handing out cups of delicious soup to event attendees.

Our 20th annual fundraising event was a great success!

Empty Bowls Naples 2026

Our event this past January in Cambier Park in the heart of downtown Naples raised over $200,000 for our grant program. 2026 marks our 20th year organizing this event—a major milestone in the Empty Bowls mission to support organizations combating the very real and widespread issue of food insecurity in our surrounding communities.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Many thanks to all of our sponsors who financially support each Empty Bowls Naples event and provide the necessary supplies to make our event a great experience for attendees and volunteers alike.

The logo for our sponsor, Seaside National Bank & Trust.
The logo for our sponsor, Pottery Painting Studio.
The logo for our sponsor, WAVV 101.1-FM, Modern Easy Favorites
The logo for our sponsor, AvAirPros.
The logo for our sponsor, Naples Daily News.
The logo for our sponsor, Massa Dental Center.

See the full list of our 2026 event sponsors.

Thank You, Friends

Your generosity helps to directly support us throughout the year, keeping our studio humming and supply shelves stocked as we prepare for our annual event.

Thank You, Donors

By donating to Empty Bowls Naples, you’re playing a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission to fight hunger, One Bowl at a Time!

Our volunteer potters wearing the Empty Bowls Naples 2026 light blue shirt with pink logo.

Volunteers Make It Happen

A big thank-you to all of the volunteers who devote endless hours toward creating a successful fundraising event that will enable us to feed the community.​

Help is always welcome!

Our volunteers include potters, entertainers, servers, ticket takers, merchandise sellers, and more. ​

One Bowl at a Time Since 1993

The Empty Bowls Project is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The mission is to create positive and lasting change through the arts, education, and projects that build community. The basic premise is simple:

  • Potters, educators, students, and volunteers work with the community to create handcrafted bowls

  • Local restaurants donate soup and bread to serve

  • Guests are invited to enjoy a simple meal, entertainment, bowl painting, and other activities

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Black and white photo of a wet clay bowl spinning on a pottery wheel.