Join us for the 9th annual Empty Bowls Alexandria!

Experience an unforgettable evening filled with a delicious selection from some of the very best local restaurants, all while supporting Alexandrians facing food insecurity and housing instability.

Capacity at the venue is limited, and tickets tend to sell out, so do not delay securing your spot. Corporate and individual sponsorships are available. Ladle sponsorships and higher include complimentary event tickets.

CELEBRATING 9 YEARS OF EMPTY BOWLS ALEXANDRIA

Empty Bowls is a global movement to raise money for non-profits that work to prevent food insecurity. Since 2017, ALIVE! has hosted Empty Bowls Alexandria bringing our community together to ensure nobody faces hardship alone.

Every bowl served represents hope, and every dollar raised helps ALIVE! provide food, housing support, and emergency financial assistance to more than 20,000 Alexandrians each month.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Beyond a wonderful and unique dining experience, guests can look forward to bidding on incredible silent auction baskets, participating in a 50/50 raffle, and leaving with a beautiful artisan bowl.

Empty Bowls is not a formal event; we encourage guests to dress casually and comfortably.

Please note: the raffle winner must be a ticketed guest at Empty Bowls Alexandria and be onsite at the time of the draw to claim the prize.

MEET OUR HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

We are proud to announce that this year’s event will be co-chaired by prominent leaders in the Alexandria Business and Restaurant Communities.

Business Community Co-Chairs
Morgan Babcock, Carlyle Council
Mary Ann Burstein, West End Business Association
Lauren Fisher, Del Ray Business Association
Joseph Haggerty, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Restaurant Community Co-Chairs
Bill Blackburn, Homegrown Restaurant Group
Donna Anderson, Homegrown Restaurant Group
Mike Anderson, Homegrown Restaurant Group
Scott Shaw, Alexandria Restaurant Partners

GET INVOLVED WITH EMPTY BOWLS ALEXANDRIA

There are many ways to participate in this year’s event. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit ALIVE!’s volunteer portal.

If you represent a local business or restaurant and would like to know more about sponsorship, donating food to serve, or donating silent auction items (such as gift cards and physical items), please contact Alex Rees, Development Associate, at arees@alive-inc.org.

WELCOMING OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR – THE JEN WALKER TEAM

The Jen Walker Team will return as Empty Bowls Alexandria’s Presenting Sponsor. Thank you for your leadership!