About
For 20 years, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore’s Empty Bowls fundraiser has raised critical funds to assist individuals and families who are experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty in our community. Join us for the special 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls weekend to ensure another 20 years of impact.
In the Fiscal Year 2025, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore:
Served42,569meals atBeans&Bread
Candlelight & Clay Event
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Deliveredover1,000,000meals providedbyGoodHarvest
Candlelight & Clay is a warm and intimate gathering featuring a variety of foods from local Baltimore restaurants, complimentary beer and wine, live entertainment, music, a silent auction, and firs choice of handcrafted ceramic bowls. It offers the perfect opportunity for connecting with community and business leaders while supporting St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore's vital programs.
Empty Bowls Family Event
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Maryland State Fairgrounds
The Empty Bowls Family Event is St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore’s signature fundraiser. This year's special 20th anniversary celebration includes music, fun, and games, an artisan market, along with delicious soups and food tastings and a few new surprises to keep the whole family engaged. Show your staff appreciation by providing tickets to this family event
By sponsoring Empty Bowls, you not only enhance your company’s brand, but most importantly, you help make a difference in the lives of those most impacted by poverty in our community.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Presenting Sponsor: $40,000
The Presenting Sponsor receives exclusive naming rights to the event (Presented by “Your Company Name”) along with:
Unlimited tickets/tables to both events (10 guests per table)
30 complimentary drink tickets for Empty Bowls Family event
Logo on website for 1 year
Priority company name and logo placement on emails, social media, and other pre- and post-event related communications, including our annual report
Spotlight in SVDP print newsletter
Recognition in pre-event media communications, including press release
Private bowl painting party
Company giveaways distributed to participants (sponsor must provide)
Priority logo placement on signage at the event
Special day of service at one of SVDP’s programs for employees
“Celebrity ladler” from your company/organization
Acknowledgement on entertainment stage
Premier Sponsor: $20,000
Unlimited tickets/tables to both events (10 guests per table)
20 complimentary drink tickets for Empty Bowls Family event
Company name and logo placement on emails, social media, and other pre- and post-event related communications, including our annual report
“Celebrity ladler” from your company/organization
Private bowl painting party
Logo on website for 1 year
Spotlight in SVDP print newsletter
Company giveaways distributed to participants (sponsor must provide)
Special day of service at one of SVDP’s programs for employees
platinum Sponsor: $10,000
BowlsSponsor(OneAvailable)
Unlimited tickets/tables to both events (10 guests per table)
20 complimentary drink tickets for Empty Bowls Family event
Spotlight in SVDP print newsletter
Company name and logo placement on emails, social media, and other pre- and post-event related communications, including our annual report
“Celebrity ladler” from your company/organization
Private bowl painting party
Logo on website for 1 year
Company giveaways distributed to participants (sponsor must provide)
Special day of service at one of SVDP’s programs for employees
EntertainmentStage(OneAvailable)
Name/ Logo on Entertainment Stage Signage
2 tables/ 20 tickets to both events (10 guests per table)
20 complimentary drink tickets for Empty Bowls Family event
Logo on website for 1 year
Company name and logo placement on emails, social media, and other pre- and postevent related communications, including our annual report
Private bowl painting party
Company giveaways distributed to participants (sponsor must provide)
Special day of service at one of SVDP’s programs for employees Gold Sponsor: $7,500
SilentAuction(OneAvailable)
Name/ Logo on Silent Auction Signage
2 tables/ 20 tickets to both events (10 guests per table)
20 complimentary drink tickets for Empty Bowls Family event
Logo on website for 1 year
Company name and logo placement on emails, social media, and other pre- and post-event related communications, including our annual report
Private bowl painting party
Company giveaways distributed to participants (sponsor must provide)
Special day of service at one of SVDP’s programs for employees
Name/ Logo on Drink Station
1 table/10 tickets to Candlelight & Clay and 2 tables/20 tickets to Empty Bowls Family event (10 guests per table)
10 complimentary drink tickets for Empty Bowls Family event
Logo on website for 1 year
Company name and logo placement on emails, and other pre- and post-event related communications, including our annual report
Private bowl painting party
Company giveaways distributed to participants (sponsor must provide)
Special day of service at one of SVDP’s programs for employees
silver Sponsor: $5,000
1 table/10 tickets to both events (10 guests per table)
10 complimentary drink tickets for Empty Bowls Saturday event
Company name and logo placement on emails, website, and other pre- and postevent related communications, including our annual report
Bronze Sponsor: $2,500
1 table/10 tickets to both events (10 guests per table)
Company name and logo placement on emails, website, and recognition in our annual report
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