Tarrant Area Food Bank

Empty Bowls 2026
2026-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn, 3401 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Join us at TAFB’s signature event, the 24th annual Empty Bowls – April 24, 2026!
At this unique gathering of artists and chefs, you’ll have the chance to sample dishes from dozens of local restaurants and receive a hand-crafted bowl to represent the empty bowls we are filling together.
This year’s event will benefit TAFB’s Ready to Learn® initiative, dedicated to serving children in need by establishing our in-school food markets and providing educational programs.

Sponsorships

Event Tickets

Restaurants

For more information about Sponsoring 2026 Empty Bowls, check out our Empty Bowls Sponsorships Package.

Empty Bowls Preview Party – April 23, 2026
Join Tarrant Area Food Bank for an exclusive preview of our signature event, Empty Bowls, on Thursday, April 23! Be one of the first to see—and select—this year’s handcrafted bowls.
The evening will feature an exhibition by Billy Hassell at William Campbell Gallery and live music from Bobby Dade. Tickets are $100 each.
Details
Location: William Campbell Gallery
217 Foch Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Time: 6 – 8 P.M.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Monique Villegas at monique.villegas@tafb.org or (817) 857-7110.

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Empty Bowls Painting Days Are Back!
Get Creative & Give Back With Us!
Join us for fun, hands-on, community-driven sessions at the TAFB Volunteer Center, where creativity meets purpose! Together, we’ll craft for a cause and make a real impact—one bowl at a time.
Location:
TAFB Volunteer Center: 2600 Cullen St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Upcoming Events:
Monday, February 2, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (20 spots remaining)
Monday, March 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (20 spots remaining)
More Details:
This special series is hosted by beloved longtime volunteer Jann Orr, who has been sharing her incredible talents with Empty Bowls since 2014! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best and be part of something truly meaningful.
Spots are limited! Only 20 volunteers per session—first come, first served. A small volunteer fee is required to participate. Reserve your spot or get more info by contacting Monique Villegas at Monique.Villegas@tafb.org.

2026 Participating Restaurants
Dos Mares
Don Artemio
Bob’s Steak and Chop House
Cafe Modern by Wolfgang Puck Catering
Crafted For You Catering and Events
Mac’s Bar and Grill
Chicken Salad Chick
Tarrant Area Food Bank Ready to Nourish
Tarrant Area Food Bank Ready to NourishCommunity-Inspired Foods
Prince Lebanese Grill
Weatherford HS Food Science
DFW Marriott Champion’s Circle/Jackdaw
Savor Culinary Services
Brewer Hospitality
Tom Thumb
Crunchy Girl Granola
Ampersand Coffee & Bar
Petroleum Club of Fort Worth
Paloma Suerte
Texas Chef featuring TCU
TCCSE Culinary Arts
Fred’s Texas Cafe
Cast Iron
Aramark
Tokyo Cafe
River Ranch Stockyards
The Chumley House
Craft Culinary Concepts
3F Premier Catering
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RESTAURANT PARTICIPATION

Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor

Grocery Sponsor

Frank Cappuccio
Howard & Lisa Gottlieb
Jay and Mimi Bonds
Jere C. Robertson
Len and Mary Ann Zimmerer
In remembrance of our dear friend, Jacquelyn Young, who loved life and the joy of giving.

Balcom Agency
Allison Schoening – Buffer Insurance

Baylor Scott and White Health
Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Diane and Kent Rasmussen
Hart Street Pottery Students
Planet Signs
Varghese Summersett PLLC
Tarrant Area Food Bank Photo & Video Policy
I hereby give my consent for Tarrant Area Food bank (TAFB) to use my likeness, comments and/or testimonials obtained on my visit to TAFB. I further consent to such photograph(s),videos, comments and/or testimonials being exhibited on any or all of the TAFB website, marketing materials or social media sites. I further waive any right of inspection or approval of the finished product or uses.
I hereby release and hold harmless TAFB, directors, employees and volunteer photographers from any and all claims for damages for libel, slander, invasion of privacy or any other claim based upon the legitimate business use of said photographs, comments and/or testimonials.

TAFB North Denton Mobile Food Distribution at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2026-04-29 09:00 - 11:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States
Join us for a TAFB North Mobile Food Distribution on Wednesday, April 29.
The TAFB team will be onsite providing essential food assistance to our neighbors. Community Resource Specialists will also be available to help with SNAP applications and answer any questions about the process.
Details
C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
1500 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76207
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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TAFB North Denton Mobile Food Distribution at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2026-05-29 09:00 - 11:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States
Join us for a TAFB North Mobile Food Distribution on Friday, May 29.
The TAFB team will be onsite to support our neighbors with essential food assistance.
Details
C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
1500 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76207
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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Nourish North Texas Telethon
2026-06-11 06:00 - 22:30
Nourish North Texas Telethon
From 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on June 11, Tarrant Area Food Bank, in partnership with WFAA and North Texas Food Bank, will host our 6th annual Nourish North Texas Telethon presented by H-E-B, with sponsorship by 4Change Energy.
This year, we’re working to raise $350,000 or 1 million meals to support children and families in North Texas.
In the DFW area, more than 1.3 million people are facing hunger, including nearly 442,000 children. Join us in support of children and families by tuning into WFAA and giving on June 11.

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TAFB North Denton Mobile Food Distribution at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2026-06-30 09:00 - 11:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States
Join us for a TAFB North Mobile Food Distribution on Tuesday, June 30.
The TAFB team will be onsite to support our neighbors with essential food assistance.
Details
C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
1500 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76207
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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TAFB North Back-to-School Mobile Market at Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony
2026-07-31 08:00 - 11:00 | Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony, 4396 Main St, The Colony, TX, 75056
Join us for a TAFB North Back-to-School Mobile Market on Friday, July 31.
The TAFB North team will be on-site supporting our neighbors with essential food assistance and valuable community resources ahead of the new school year.
In addition to food distribution provided by the TAFB team, families can also receive:

Clothing assistance from The Salvation Army
Gift cards provided by Scheels
Live entertainment and community engagement from 94.5 KSUL (Magic)

We look forward to serving the community and helping families prepare for a successful school year!
Details
Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony
4396 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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Mahj for Meals
2026-10-01 09:00 - 22:00 | River Crest Country Club, 1501 Western Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Mahj for Meals – the Year of the Horse!

Thursday, October 1, 2026
River Crest Country Club
Join us once again for an unforgettable Mahj for Meals, where you can indulge in as much (or as little) Mah Jongg as you’d like! Whether you prefer a playful start to your morning, a late afternoon escape, or a lively evening, we’ve got the perfect event for you to enjoy playing a game you love so much all while supporting Tarrant Area Food Bank – a cause that’s close to your heart.
Morning Play
Check-in: 9:30 amPlay: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mid-Day Soirée
Check-in: 1:30 pmPlay: 2:00 – 4:30 pm
After Dark
Check-in: 5:30 pmPlay: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Feel free to join us for one, two, or all three events mentioned above. Each event requires a separate ticket, so if you’d like to attend more than one, simply purchase additional tickets to make the most of this exciting day. We can’t wait to see you there!
If for any reason Mahj for Meals is cancelled or you are unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenna Guess at jenna.guess@tafb.org or 817-857-7037.

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2026 Mahj for Meals Committee
Mahj for Meals Chairs – Lacey Green and Emilie WatsonMahj for Meals Chair-Elects – Paige Cooper and Rachel Navejar-Phillips
Lorene AgatherLauren AycockEmily BoydstonElizabeth BrhlikBlair CantrellJulia GadberryCaroline GraceTaylor GriffinKay HarrisonCasey KirchnerJenny LombardiJen McLelandMegan PorterfieldBecca QuisenberryKelsey SchulerRiley TillmanBrianna Washechek
Tarrant Area Food Bank Photo & Video Policy
I hereby give my consent for Tarrant Area Food bank (TAFB) to use my likeness, comments and/or testimonials obtained on my visit to TAFB. I further consent to such photograph(s),videos, comments and/or testimonials being exhibited on any or all of the TAFB website, marketing materials or social media sites. I further waive any right of inspection or approval of the finished product or uses.
I hereby release and hold harmless TAFB, directors, employees and volunteer photographers from any and all claims for damages for libel, slander, invasion of privacy or any other claim based upon the legitimate business use of said photographs, comments and/or testimonials.
