Join us for the 1st Annual Empty Bowls of Long Beach FREE paint party!

This November, Sara Pilchman Ceramics and the Volunteer Center are bringing the nationally recognized Empty Bowls movement to Long Beach for the very first time!

Through community bowl-making workshops, volunteer opportunities, and a public gathering on November 7, 2026, they are building a new annual tradition that celebrates creativity, connection, and care for our neighbors.

And on September 27th, they're teaming up with Hustle & Play to gather folks to have a playful afternoon of painting the handmade bowls for their main event in November!

Bring your friends, your kids, and anyone who likes to paint and enjoys a playful afternoon with good vibes. We'll bring all the music and supplies you'll need!

Can't wait to see you there!

More about Emtpy Bowls Long Beach on November 7th:

Local artists, restaurants, businesses, volunteers, and community members will come together at the First Congregational Church of Long Beach, which is located at 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach 90802, for a simple but powerful experience: sharing a meal and raising awareness about food insecurity in our community. Guests will enjoy soup donated by local restaurants and take home a handcrafted ceramic bowl created through community workshops held throughout the city.

All proceeds will support Food for Kids, the Volunteer Center's hunger-relief program, which provides more than 325,000 meals annually to children and families across Long Beach and the South Bay.

As an inaugural event, Empty Bowls Long Beach offers a unique opportunity to become a founding partner of what we hope will become a cherished annual Long Beach tradition.

Your donation will be recognized and promoted before, during, and after the event through signage, social media, community outreach, and other sponsorship benefits. The enclosed sponsorship summary outlines available partnership opportunities and recognition levels.

We hope you'll join us in creating something uniquely Long Beach.