The Empty Bowl 2026 Silent Auction

This year's Empty Bowl Silent Auction features one-of-a-kind artists' bowls by the finest artists in our area.

The auction will be open until Sunday May 10 at 6pm.  Bid early and often - your support helps us feed local families! Thank you! 

Bowls will be available for pick-up starting Tuesday May 12 during business hours. 

The mission of The Open Door is to alleviate the impact of hunger in our community.  We use practical strategies to connect people to good food, to advocate on behalf of those in need, and to engage others in the work of building food security.  We serve people in need in 11 cities and towns including Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, Ipswich, Topsfield, Hamilton, Wenham, Boxford, Georgetown and Rowley. Mobile locations in Danvers and Lynn.