Tarrant Area Food Bank

W. G. Thomas Coliseum Mobile Distribution
2025-07-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | W. G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway Ave., Haltom City, TX, 76117, United States
Join us at TAFB’s signature event, the 25th Annual Empty BowlsApril 27, 2026, 6:30 – 9:00 pm

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 2027 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. DetailsLocation: William Campbell Gallery 217 Foch Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Time: 6 – 8 P.M. QuestionsIf you have any questions, please contact Monique Villegas at monique.villegas@tafb.org or (817) 857-7110.

Preview Party Tickets

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 Coming Soon...

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.

Peaches in the Warehouse
2025-07-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Tarrant Area Food Bank West, 112 Winners Circle, Weatherford, TX, 76087

Denton July Mobile at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2025-07-01 08:00 - 10:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States

July Mobile Distribution at Weatherford High School
2025-06-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Weatherford High School, 2122 Bethel Rd., Weatherford, TX, 76087, United States

Fort Worth Dinner for Dads Mobile Distribution
2025-06-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Herman Clark Stadium, 5151 C A. Robertson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76119, United States

Denton Dinner for Dads Mobile at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States

Wine in the Warehouse
2025-05-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Tarrant Area Food Bank, 2600 Cullen Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107

Denton April Mobile at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2025-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States

Wine Out West
2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Tarrant Area Food Bank West, 112 Winners Circle, Weatherford, TX, 76087

Denton Holiday Mobile at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States

First Monday Cooking Classes
2024-12-02 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-11-04 16:00 - 18:30 | Tarrant Area Food Bank West, 112 Winners Circle, Weatherford, TX, 76087

AT&T Stadium Thanksgiving Mobile Distribution
2024-11-21 08:00 - 12:00 | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Denton Thanksgiving Mobile at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2024-11-19 09:00 - 11:00 | C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, 76207, United States

Canstruction 2024
2024-09-23 - 2024-10-06 | North East Mall, 1101 Melbourne Rd., Hurst, TX, 76053, United States

TAFB West Mobile - Grace Place
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Grace Place, 365 W. Tarleton St., Stephenville, 76401, United States

R.E.D. Mobile Market
2024-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Bridgeport Public Library, 2159 10th Street, Bridgeport, 76246, United States

Denton Mobile at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Everman Civic Center, 213 N. Race St., Everman, TX, 76140, United States

Food & Resource Community Event - Saturday
2024-09-07 09:30 - 15:30 | Clyde Pitman Park, 300 Wichita St, Fort Worth, 76140, United States

Food & Resource Community Event
2024-09-06 09:30 - 15:30 | Everman Civic Center, 213 N. Race St., Everman, TX, 76140, United States

Serve Denton Mobile
2024-09-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Serve Denton, 306 North Loop 288, Denton, TX, 76209, United States

Back to School Mobile
2024-08-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Herman Clark Stadium, 5151 C A. Robertson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76119, United States

Serve Denton Mobile August 6
2024-08-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Serve Denton, 306 North Loop 288, Denton, TX, 76209, United States

Denton Mobile
2024-08-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Everman Civic Center, 213 N. Race St., Everman, TX, 76140, United States
