The Community Food Pantry of Reno/Sparks

16th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Generator Inc., 2450 Oddie Blvd Suite 110, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Join us for the 16th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser—an evening dedicated to fighting hunger and nourishing hope in our community. Held at The Generator Community Maker Space, this special event supports the vital work of the Community Food Pantry, which served over 85,000 individuals in the Reno-Sparks area in 2024 alone.
Enjoy a warm, hearty soup and salad dinner while browsing a silent auction and raffle featuring unique, hand-painted bowls created by local artists and community members.
All proceeds go directly to purchasing food and funding programs that help keep the pantry’s shelves stocked during a time of increasing need, especially in light of recent federal cuts to food bank support.
Come together with neighbors, friends, and volunteers to make a lasting impact. Your participation helps ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.
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Putting for a Purpose - A Golden Ticket Event
2025-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Birdeez Mini Golf, 151 N Sierra St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition and community spirit at Putting for a Purpose, a private mini-golf and darts tournament benefiting The Community Food Pantry of Reno/Sparks. Whether you’re sinking putts or hitting bull’s-eyes, your participation will help stock pantry shelves and support families in need.
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Event Details

Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Birdeez Mini Golf (151 N Sierra St, Reno, NV 89501)
Suggested Contribution: $20 per person

How to Play

Indoor Mini-Golf Tournament (teams of 4–6 players)
Dart Tournament (teams of 4 players)
All players are eligible to win free prizes!

Limited spots available—this is an exclusive, private event. Please RSVP as soon as possible to secure your team’s place.
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Sponsored by Chris Barnes, Dickson Realty
Thank you to our generous sponsor for helping make this event possible! We look forward to seeing you there—and thanks for putting your skills toward a great cause.

15th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
2024-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Tuscan Falls Wedding & Events, 2900 Geno Martini Parkway, Sparks, 89434, United States
Join us for the 15th Annual Empty Bowls to support the Community Food Pantry at Tuscan Falls/Las Cascadas and D’Andrea Golf. Indulge in delicious soups and salads from Roundabout Catering while supporting a great cause. You will have an opportunity to bid on bowls painted by the community from the Hot Spot. Raffle and Silent Auction. Let’s come together to fight hunger in our community!
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14th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
2023-09-20 17:00 - 20:00 | The Generator Inc., 2450 Oddie Blvd Suite 110, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Join us at The Generator Inc. for our annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit The Community Food Pantry Reno/Sparks!
“Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger. Bowls will be personalized by local artists and art organizations on a community level.
The bowls are auctioned at the event where a simple soup and salad dinner is served.
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The Community Food Pantry’s 13th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser is right around the corner!
2022-09-10 | Boys and Girls Club, 1300 Foster Drive, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
“Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger. Bowls are personalized by artists at the Playful Potter @theplayfulpotter and auctioned. The Reno/Sparks Event is hosted by The Community Food Pantry to raise funds to support our programs. Last year we were able to serve over 34,000 people.
$45 Tickets
A simple soup and salad dinner is served.
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KOLO – Channel 8 Special
2020-09-30 16:00 - 16:30 | NV
Tune into Channel 8 news for a half-hour documentary special about the Community Food Pantry!
If you’d like to make an online donation to help feed families in need, go here.

11th Annual Empty Bowls - Virtual Event
2020-09-27 | NV
This year’s Empty Bowl Auction will be taking place virtually to keep folks safe!
We’ll be having an online auction where folks can bid on bowls online! There will also be silent auction items available to bid on.
More details to come! Check back soon.
